The study of Low-Pulsed Intensity Ultrasounds (LIPUS) treatment for osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH)

The study of Low-Pulsed Intensity Ultrasounds (LIPUS) treatment for osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) - The study of LIPUS treatment for ONFH

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000006571

Enrollment

Registered

2011-11-01

Start date

2012-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Osteonecrosis of femoral head

Interventions

To do the LIPUS treatment for ONFH

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: To fulfill both Stage 2 or 3 and type B or C in criteria of diagnosis for ONFH

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Serious complications (heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, etc.) 2. Taking Bisphosphonates or Raloxifene before the date of informed consent 3. A history (or suspection) of malignancy within 5 years before the date of informed consent 4. A suspected pregnancy or during pregnancy 5. An administered study for drug or investigational device within one month of study initiation 6. Not having the ability to accept voluntary 7. Unable to obtain the written informed consent 8. An inadequate case judged by doctor

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
X-ray, Computed Tomography(CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical findings (pain:Visual Analog Scale(VAS) scoring, range of motion, questionnaire)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHajime Mishima

Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences and University Hospital, University of Tsukuba Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine

hmishima@md.tsukuba.ac.jp029-853-3219

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026