The role of reinfusion drains in reducing transfusion requirements following primary total hip arthroplasty

The role of reinfusion drains in reducing transfusion requirements following primary total hip arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN71177341

Enrollment

150

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Surgery: Total hip replacement (THR) Surgery Total hip replacement (THR)

Interventions

Re-infusion drains vs no re-infusion drains

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 150 patients having total hip replacement (THR)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients requiring post operative anti-coagulation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Requirement for blood transfusion	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026