NCT00896259

Brief Summary

A group of orthopedic physiotherapists have developed a late phase program to educate and instruct total hip replacement patients in progressive exercises appropriate for their level of recovery. The components of this program include an educational presentation, individual assessment and exercise prescription. The investigators' intent is to pilot the program using a sample of patients. The objective of this pilot project: To examine the effects of the late phase education session and home-based exercise program in restoring hip muscle strength, gait and function

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
47

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 8, 2009

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 11, 2009

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

August 29, 2012

Status Verified

August 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

May 8, 2009

Last Update Submit

August 28, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Unilateral total hip arthroplasty

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • hip muscle strength

    8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Gait

    8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Study Arms (3)

THA control

those with THA not participating in exercise and education program

THA exercise

those with THA and participating in exercise and education program

Other: home based exercise and education program

healthy control

Healthy control, people with no lower limb gait abnormalities

Interventions

Individual assessment with physiotherapist with educational information, exercise instruction and prescription provided. Instructed to perform home exercises and walking for 12 weeks. Will be individually tailored to participants, bi-monthly phone calls will be used to monitor and facilitate exercise and walking progression .

THA exercise

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

orthopedic clinic outpatients (of one clinic)

You may qualify if:

  • unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty (THA)
  • weeks post THA
  • over the age of 18
  • able to walk 15m without a walking aid
  • able to participate in an exercise program without physical assistance
  • available for follow up as per the study protocol
  • able to read and understand English and follow verbal and visual instructions

You may not qualify if:

  • medically unstable
  • have central or peripheral nervous system deficits
  • have an underlying terminal disease (cancer)
  • have suspicion of infection following joint replacement

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Orthopedic Clinic, QEII Health Sciences Centre, CDHA

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E1, Canada

Location

Study Officials

  • Ann Read, BScPT, MSc

    CDHA

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Rehabilitation Engineer

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2009

First Posted

May 11, 2009

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion

February 1, 2011

Study Completion

February 1, 2011

Last Updated

August 29, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-08

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