Rehabilitation after hip fracture using a wearable device
Assessing the Outcome of Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture With a Wearable Device
This study tests whether using a wearable device that tracks movement can help people recovering from hip fractures improve their balance and mobility more effectively than standard rehabilitation alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lund University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malmö) |
| Trial ID | NCT04906265 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a wearable device that continuously measures body positions and movements in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for patients recovering from hip fractures at home. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard rehabilitation or an intervention group that combines standard rehabilitation with data from an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The rehabilitation plan includes personalized exercises and feedback based on the IMU data, aiming to improve balance and mobility. The study addresses the growing need for effective rehabilitation strategies in an aging population prone to hip fractures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with a hip fracture living in Malmö who require home rehabilitation and can understand Swedish or communicate through an interpreter.
Not a fit: Patients with major neurological diseases or significant cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes and independence for patients after hip fractures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable technology for rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with a hip fracture, living in Malmö, and who are unable to visit a rehabilitation facility and therefore request treatment at home. Another inclusion criterion is the ability to read and understand the Swedish language or the ability to understand information through an interpreter. Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of major neurological diseases that have an impact on balance and walk-ing ability; a diagnosed cognitive disease, or moderate to severe cognitive impairment as assessed by a physiotherapist
Where this trial is running
Malmö
- Community Rehabilitation — Malmö, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eva Ekvall Hansson — Lund University, Medical Faculty, Dep of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Eva Ekvall Hansson, Professor
- Email: eva.ekvall-hansson@med.lu.se
- Phone: +46462221986
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.