Estimating fitness levels before and after hip surgery
Estimating VO2 Max and Recovery in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Feasibility Study
This study is testing a new way to measure fitness levels in older patients with hip osteoarthritis before and after robotic hip surgery to see how well they recover.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bournemouth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bournemouth, Dorset and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06744582 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to estimate VO2 max levels in patients before and after robotic arm-assisted hip arthroplasty surgery. It utilizes a non-exercise-based method, the Seismofit® System, which measures vibrations from heartbeats to provide VO2 max estimations, making it suitable for elderly patients with hip osteoarthritis. The study will also evaluate recovery through patient-reported outcomes and objective assessments, alongside monitoring physical activity and sleep patterns using wrist activity monitors for 12 weeks post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for total hip replacement at Nuffield Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients requiring revision hip arthroplasty or those with implanted electronic devices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more accessible way to assess fitness levels in patients undergoing hip surgery, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of non-exercise methods for estimating VO2 max is less common, similar approaches have shown promise in other populations, suggesting potential for success in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female ≥ 18 years; * Undergoing total hip replacement at Nuffield Hospital; * Voluntary written Informed Consent obtained; * Participant able to complete study follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Requiring revision hip arthroplasty; * Patients with implanted electronic equipment, such as a pacemaker; * Women judged by the Investigator to be of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, and those who do not agree to remain on an acceptable method of birth control throughout the entire study period; * Unable to provide informed consent (insufficient English, lives overseas, unable to return easily).
Where this trial is running
Bournemouth, Dorset and 1 other locations
- Nuffield Health Hospital Bournemouth — Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Bournemouth University — Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas W. Wainwright — Bournemouth University
- Study coordinator: Chloe Bascombe
- Email: cbascombe@bournemouth.ac.uk
- Phone: +441202961945
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.