Hyperbaric oxygen before surgery for early hip bone death
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber before surgery can improve outcomes for people with early-stage avascular necrosis (bone death) in the hip. It may help preserve the hip and reduce the need for a hip replacement.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with avascular necrosis (AVN) in the hip (femoral head).
- Your hip has not collapsed and is in the early stage (ARCO I or II).
- You are eligible for a type of hip surgery called core decompression with bone marrow concentrate.
- You are enrolled in Yale's Avascular Necrosis Program.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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