Effect of special exercises on recovery after hip surgery
Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise Program Versus Usual Care in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a special exercise program can help people recover better after hip surgery compared to just regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla, Fethiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT06009432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise program in addition to usual care for patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty. It aims to evaluate various outcomes such as pain intensity, disability level, proprioception, kinesiophobia, balance, and functional status. The study will involve at least 42 patients who are 6 weeks post-operative and will be conducted at the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Fethiye State Hospital. Evaluations will occur at two time points: 6 weeks and 2 months post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 60 and older who have undergone unilateral total hip arthroplasty and are 6 weeks post-operative.
Not a fit: Patients with severe obesity, malignancies, or other significant orthopedic or neurological issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and improve functional outcomes for patients after hip surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of proprioceptive exercises with hip arthroplasty recovery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone unilateral total hip arthroplasty surgery and being 6 weeks postoperative * Participate in all necessary follow-up assessments * 60 years of age or older * Understand simple commands * Signing the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * A previous history of total hip arthroplasty * Presence of revision surgery * Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral hip * Severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases * Severe obesity (bki\>35) * Presence of malignancy * Have any other orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect treatment and assessments * Situations that prevent communication * Lack of cooperation during the study
Where this trial is running
Muğla, Fethiye
- Fethiye State Hospital — Muğla, Fethiye, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatih Özden, PhD
- Email: fatihozden@mu.edu.tr
- Phone: 543 433 4593
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.