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NCT Number: NCT07590882

Evaluation of Return to Sports Activity After Periacetabular Osteotomy: An Observational Study

This study aims to collect datas about patient who underwent periacetabular osteotomy

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Key information

Conditions

Hip Surgeries Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Hip Developmental Dysplasia Hip Dislocation Joint Diseases Joint Dislocations Musculoskeletal Abnormalities Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

12 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Bologna, 40136, Italy

About this study

The aim of the study is to understant the long term effet of the periacetabular osteotomy in terms of pain relief, patient satisfaction and ability to return to sports

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients of both sexes who underwent periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) at the sites of the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR) in Bologna (CORTI), Argenta, and Bagheria between 2017 and March 2025
  • Postoperative follow-up ≥ 6 months
  • Complete clinical and radiographic documentation available for retrospective analysis
  • Willingness to participate in the study
  • Age at the time of surgery between 12 and 40 years

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients unable to provide informed consent, unable to understand and decide, or minors whose parents/legal guardians do not provide informed consent
  • Patients with previous or ongoing oncological diseases, if associated with a potential impact on joint function or bone healing

Treatment and study plan

Correction Factor

Procedure

periacetabular osteotomy

Primary outcomes

  1. return to sport

    Time frame: follow-up of 6 months

    The percentage of patients who return to their preoperative sports activity

Secondary outcomes

  1. failure rate

    Time frame: follow-up of 6 months

    determine the failure rate of PAO during follow-up

  2. level of pain post operative

    Time frame: follow-up of 6 months

    Pain assessment using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Other

Registry information

Acronym: PAO-R

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 15, 2026
Registry last updated
May 15, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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