Early recovery program after hip replacement

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 is a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing an early postoperative rehabilitation program plus neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and supervised telerehabilitation to standard postoperative care after unilateral total hip arthroplasty. The intervention starts on postoperative day one with daily in-hospital physiotherapy and NMES targeting the gluteus medius, then continues after discharge with a structured home exercise program supported by synchronous telerehabilitation sessions three times per week. Outcomes include functional performance measures, gait parameters, muscle-related changes, and quality of life assessed at predefined follow-up visits. Randomization is simple and participants must meet inclusion criteria such as age 50–75 and the ability to use telerehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients scheduled for unilateral total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
* Aged between 50 and 75 years
* Willing and able to participate in all follow-up assessments
* Able to comply with assessment procedures
* Able to meet the requirements of telerehabilitation
* Undergoing surgery with a standardized surgical protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous history of total hip arthroplasty on either side
* Planned revision total hip arthroplasty
* Severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral hip
* Presence of severe acute metabolic, neuromuscular, or cardiovascular disease
* History of active malignancy
* Presence of respiratory infection
* Concomitant orthopedic conditions (e.g., lower extremity fractures, severe hip/knee deformities, lumbar or sacroiliac dysfunction)
* Body mass index \>35
* Occurrence of postoperative complications (e.g., prosthetic infection, thromboembolic events, or conditions requiring reoperation)

Where it's running

• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Education and Research Hospital
  Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Cansu Dal, Specialist Physiotherapist
• Email: ptcansudal@gmail.com
• Phone: +905379773071

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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.