Effect of HBOT on Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorYale University

About this trial

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) conducted under the Marx Protocol improves pain outcomes when combined with core decompression with autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate to treat patients with femoral head avascular necrosis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

Diagnosed with femoral head avascular necrosis

Enrolled into Yale Avascular Necrosis Program

Disqualifiers

Hip has already collapsed due to severe avascular necrosis (ARCO III or ARCO IV)

Medical comorbidities that prevent them from being a surgical candidate (example: obesity)

Absolute contraindications to HBOT, including severe decompensated cardiac failure or lung disease putting them at high risk for pneumothorax

Pregnant

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Treatment groups

400 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators