Comparing digital and paper methods for assessing hip surgery outcomes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italia, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Cesare Stagni, Dr
• Email: cesare.stagni@ior.it
• Phone: 00393473910599

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.