Rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery using a direct anterior approach
Accelerated Rehabilitation Program and Functional Recovery After Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty
NA · China Medical University Hospital · NCT06356116
This study is testing if a new fast-track rehab program can help people recover better after hip replacement surgery compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06356116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the recovery of physical functions in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the direct anterior approach (DAA). It aims to compare the effectiveness of usual care versus a newly designed accelerated rehabilitation program on muscle strength, balance, and gait performance. The study will recruit 30 patients and follow their recovery at various postoperative time points to assess functional improvements and the risk of falls. The findings will help in designing better rehabilitation plans for THA patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for total hip replacement due to osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
Not a fit: Patients who have had recent lower extremity surgery or those unable to walk independently may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation protocols that enhance recovery and reduce fall risks for hip replacement patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the direct anterior approach is gaining attention, detailed long-term follow-up studies on rehabilitation outcomes are limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients who will undergo the DAA for total hip replacement due to osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis of the femoral head Exclusion Criteria: * no other surgery in the lower extremity in the recent year * no auto-immune or other systemic disease that affected the ambulation ability * can not walk independently over 10 meter due to other reason before this surgery
Where this trial is running
Taichung
- China Medical University Hospital — Taichung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hsiu-Chen Lin, PhD — China Medical University, Department of Physical Therapy
- Study coordinator: Hsiu-Chen Lin, PhD
- Email: hclin@mail.cmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886422053366
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.
Conditions: Total Hip Arthroplasty, direct anterior approach, total hip arthroplasty, accelerated rehabilitation, telerehabilitation