Outcomes for Elderly Patients After Hip Replacement

Short Term and Long Term Outcome for Elderly Patients Treated With Total Hip Replacements During Past 5 Years :A Retrospective Analysis

Observational Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University · NCT03120312

This study looks at how elderly patients recover and feel after having hip replacement surgery to see what factors might affect their healing and quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
Ages60 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Hospital of Shanxi Medical University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taiyuan, Shanxi)
Trial IDNCT03120312 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study conducts a retrospective analysis of elderly patients who underwent total hip replacement over the past five years. It aims to evaluate postoperative recovery, quality of life, and complications associated with the surgery. By analyzing the data collected, the study seeks to understand the impact of hip replacement on elderly patients and identify factors that may influence their recovery and overall prognosis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly patients classified as ASA II-III who are undergoing elective total hip replacement without severe comorbidities.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities, those undergoing a second joint replacement, or individuals with neurological disorders or impaired mental states may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that improve postoperative care and outcomes for elderly patients undergoing hip replacement.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in analyzing outcomes for hip replacement surgeries, making this approach both relevant and supported by existing literature.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. ASA Ⅱ-Ⅲ,elective operation patients,
2. NO other severe complication history

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Having severe comorbidity
2. not for the first time of joint replacement
3. Suffered from neurologic disorder or impaired mental state

Where this trial is running

Taiyuan, Shanxi

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Total Hip Replacementoutcome
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.