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NCT04399928

EU Safety and Efficacy Study Regarding the R3 Acetabular Hip System

Completed Results posted Last updated 11 April 2025
What this trial tests

trial testing Total Hip Arthroplasty in Degenerative Joint Disease in 479 participants. Completed in 1 April 2022.

Timeline
18 May 2009
Primary endpoint
18 February 2022
1 April 2022

Quick facts

Lead sponsorSmith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG
StatusCompleted
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment479
Start date18 May 2009
Primary completion18 February 2022
Estimated completion1 April 2022
Sites8 locations across Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG

Who can join

Adults 18 to 75, any sex, with Degenerative Joint Disease. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Implant Survivorship Primary · up to 10 years post-operatively

Implant survivorship by 10 years post study procedure measured by Kaplan-Meier survival rate. Implant survival determined by no revision required for any reason. A revision is a surgical procedure of the study hip where one or more of the study components are removed and replaced with new implants.

GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System0.890.865 – 0.923
Patient Reported Outcome (PRO): Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) Secondary · Pre-operative, 3 months, 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

HOOS is a measurement of function and outcomes of daily living that ranges from 0 to 100 where 0 indicated extreme symptoms (i.e., worse outcome) and 100 indicated no symptoms (i.e., better outcome).

Pre-operative
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System37.8± 16.16
3 Months
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System83.2± 12.39
1 Year
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System88.1± 12.48
3 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System87.9± 12.22
5 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System88.0± 13.76
7 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System87.5± 12.43
10 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System89.3± 10.69
Patient Reported Outcome (PRO): Modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) Secondary · Pre-operative, 3 months, 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

The mHHS scoring assessment ranges from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Scores assessed during the pre-operative, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year and 10-year visit.

Pre-operative
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System51.5± 14.25
3 Months
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System85.5± 13.78
1 Year
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System92.2± 11.67
3 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System92.2± 10.91
5 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System93.1± 10.93
7 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System92.3± 10.90
10 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System92.5± 10.71
Patient Reported Outcome (PRO): University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Rating Secondary · Pre-operative, 3 months, 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

UCLA Activity Score is a measure of physical activity levels in participants undergoing total joint arthroplasty. The scale ranges from 1 to 10 with higher scores indicating greater physical function (i.e., a better outcome).

Pre-operative
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System3.4± 1.35
3 Months
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System5.2± 1.56
1 Year
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System6.1± 1.58
3 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System6.1± 1.66
5 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System6.1± 1.66
7 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System5.7± 1.61
10 Years
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System5.6± 1.71
Radiographic Findings: Atrophy Secondary · 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

Number of participant hips with radiographic findings for atrophy indicated with a 'No', 'Yes', or 'N/A' (response not available) response at 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, \& 10 years for the following: * Atrophy in any Cup Zones * Atrophy in any Stem Zones

1 Year: Atrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System431
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
1 Year: Atrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System428
R3™ Acetabular System3
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: Atrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System413
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: Atrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System411
R3™ Acetabular System2
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: Atrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System357
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: Atrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System357
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: Atrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System334
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: Atrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System332
R3™ Acetabular System2
R3™ Acetabular System0
Radiographic Findings: Hypertrophy Secondary · 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

Number of participant hips with radiographic findings for hypertrophy indicated with a 'No', 'Yes', or 'N/A' (response not available) response at 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, \& 10 years for the following: * Hypertrophy in any Cup Zones * Hypertrophy in any Stem Zones

1 Year: Hypertrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System427
R3™ Acetabular System4
R3™ Acetabular System0
1 Year: Hypertrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System399
R3™ Acetabular System32
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: Hypertrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System412
R3™ Acetabular System1
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: Hypertrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System350
R3™ Acetabular System63
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: Hypertrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System357
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: Hypertrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System347
R3™ Acetabular System10
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: Hypertrophy in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System334
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: Hypertrophy in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System325
R3™ Acetabular System9
R3™ Acetabular System0
Radiographic Findings: Osteolysis Secondary · 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

Number of participant hips with radiographic findings for osteolysis greater than 2 millimeters in any cup or stem zones indicated with a 'No', 'Yes', or 'N/A' (response not available) response at 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, \& 10 years as the following: * Osteolysis \> 2mm in any Cup Zones * Osteolysis \> 2mm in any Stem Zones

1 Year: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System403
R3™ Acetabular System4
R3™ Acetabular System24
1 Year: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System401
R3™ Acetabular System5
R3™ Acetabular System25
3 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System383
R3™ Acetabular System6
R3™ Acetabular System24
3 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System380
R3™ Acetabular System7
R3™ Acetabular System26
5 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System326
R3™ Acetabular System6
R3™ Acetabular System25
5 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System326
R3™ Acetabular System4
R3™ Acetabular System27
7 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System322
R3™ Acetabular System2
R3™ Acetabular System10
7 Years: Osteolysis > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System317
R3™ Acetabular System7
R3™ Acetabular System10
Radiographic Findings: Radiolucent Lines (RLL) Secondary · 1 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years

Number of participant hips with radiographic findings for radiolucent lines (RLL) greater than 2 millimeters in any cup or stem zones indicated with a 'No', 'Yes', or 'N/A' (response not available) response at 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, \& 10 years as the following: * RLL \> 2mm in any Cup Zones * RLL \> 2mm in any Stem Zones

1 Year: RLL > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System431
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
1 Year: RLL > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System430
R3™ Acetabular System1
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System413
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
3 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System413
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System356
R3™ Acetabular System1
R3™ Acetabular System0
5 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System357
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Cup Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System333
R3™ Acetabular System1
R3™ Acetabular System0
7 Years: RLL > 2mm in any Stem Zones
GroupValue95% CI
R3™ Acetabular System334
R3™ Acetabular System0
R3™ Acetabular System0

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Adverse Events were collected following implantation of the R3™ Acetabular System through 10 years.. Reporting threshold: 0%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

R3™ Acetabular System
Serious: 371/478 (78%)
Deaths: 37/478

Serious adverse events (69 terms)

ReactionSystemR3™ Acetabular System
SkeletalMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Cancer, known originNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
CirculatoryCardiac disorders
Digestive/GastrointestinalGastrointestinal disorders
Eye/AdnexaEye disorders
NervousNervous system disorders
CirculatoryVascular disorders
RespiratoryRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
UrinaryRenal and urinary disorders
Muscular/Connective TissueMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Reaction to metal debris/ metal allergyInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Endocrine/Nutritional/MetabolicMetabolism and nutrition disorders
InfectionInfections and infestations
Reproductive SystemReproductive system and breast disorders
Skin/Subcutaneous TissueSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bone Fracture- FemurMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Injury, poisoning, or consequence of external causesInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Endocrine/Nutritional/MetabolicEndocrine disorders
Hematologic/Immune SystemVascular disorders
Mental/behavioralPsychiatric disorders
Pain in study hipInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
DislocationMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Digestive/GastrointestinalMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Leg Length ChangeInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral ComponentProduct Issues
Other adverse events (79 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemR3™ Acetabular System
SkeletalMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular/Connective TissueMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Digestive/GastrointestinalGastrointestinal disorders
NervousNervous system disorders
Skin/Subcutaneous TissueSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RespiratoryRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
UrinaryRenal and urinary disorders
CirculatoryVascular disorders
Pain in study hipInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Elevated Metal IonsInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ear/Mastoid ProcessEar and labyrinth disorders
Mental/behavioralPsychiatric disorders
Endocrine/Nutritional/MetabolicMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Injury, poisoning, or consequence of external causesInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
CirculatoryCardiac disorders
Hematologic/Immune SystemVascular disorders
Heterotopic Ossification: Grade IMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Eye/AdnexaEye disorders
InfectionInfections and infestations
Reproductive SystemReproductive system and breast disorders
Endocrine/Nutritional/MetabolicEndocrine disorders
TrochanteritisInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Cancer, known originNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Pain, unknown etiologyNervous system disorders
LymphaticBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Pain, unknown etiologyMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Groin pain, study hip sideInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip Discomfort, soreness, or cramping, may be intermittentInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Reaction to metal debris/ metal allergyInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
BursitisInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
PseudotumorInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Pain, unknown etiologyGeneral disorders
Endocrine/Nutritional/MetabolicMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Leg PainInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Pain at Op siteInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post-op swelling of study legInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hematoma, HemarthrosisInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip Squeaking/Clicking/Popping/Snapping or other noiseInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Periaticular CalcificationInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Digestive/GastrointestinalMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Skeletal, Cancer, known origin, Circulatory, Digestive/Gastrointestinal, Eye/Adnexa, Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04399928 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The objective of this study is to determine the long-term safety and effectiveness from the R3 Acetabular Hip System. The study hypothesis is that implant survivorship of the R3 cup is at least 97% at 3 years, 95% at 5 years, 93% at 7 years, and 90% at 10 years follow-up.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.

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