Comparing digital and paper methods for assessing hip surgery outcomes
Compliance al Rilevamento PROMs Mediante Supporto Digitale e Correlazione Rispetto al Rilevamento PROMs Ambulatoriale Standard Nella Protesica d'Anca
This study tests whether using digital questionnaires on smartphones is better than paper forms for collecting feedback from patients after hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 78 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Italia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04749511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares two methods for detecting patient-reported outcomes after hip prosthetic surgery: traditional paper questionnaires and digital questionnaires administered via Google Forms. Patients will complete the WOMAC Score questionnaire both in-person during outpatient visits and digitally on their smartphones. The study aims to evaluate compliance, satisfaction, and differences in outcomes between the two methods over follow-up periods of 1, 3, and 6 months post-surgery. The goal is to determine the validity and effectiveness of digital PROMs detection in improving patient engagement and data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-78 with coxarthrosis who are scheduled for hip arthroplasty and have access to digital devices.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairments, psychiatric conditions, or those lacking access to digital devices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy and efficiency of outcome assessments for patients undergoing hip prosthetic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using digital methods for patient-reported outcomes, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with coxarthrosis with indication of hip arthroplasty * males and females aged 18-78 and with a Barthel scale score ≥ 91 * patients in possession of private digital electronic support (smartphone, tablet or PC) Exclusion criteria: * patients with a Barthel scale score ≤ 90 * patients with psychiatric pathologies, a history of drug and alcohol abuse * patients not in possession of private digital electronic support
Where this trial is running
Bologna, Italia
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Italia, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cesare Stagni, Dr
- Email: cesare.stagni@ior.it
- Phone: 00393473910599
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.