Clinical Study
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Labrum Tears of the Hip
Platelets are small cells found in the blood that help form clots and stop bleeding. Platelet-rich plasma is blood that contains more platelets than normal and can be given to help people with pain. Tears of the Labrum to the hip (the cartilage "suction cup" that holds the ball to the socket of the hip) cause hip pain. The study wants to see if a portion of the patient's blood, the platelets, will help relieve hip pain and function. Participation requires completing surveys by email, text message, in person, and/or by telephone. Medical tests will also be done to track the health of participants. Participants will receive a gift card for the time spent in the study.
For more information contact:
Luke Johnson
u0924907@utah.edu
801-213-3379
IRB#: IRB_00173470
| PI: Daniel Cushman
| Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
| Approval Date: 2024-01-25 07:00:00
Study Categories: Orthopedic Studies
| Specialties: Sports Medicine
Who can participate?
Gender: All
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18 to 40 years older
- Hip pain
- MRI (medical tool to take a picture) of the hip shows a labral tear
- Failure of at least 6 months of treatment for hip pain
- Able to attend visits in person at the study clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior surgery that affected the hip
- Other hip issue
- Active infection that requires medication or infection by the hip area
- Prior fracture (partial or complete broken bone) of the affected hip
- Blood disease
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes