Early Mobilization and Postoperative Complications in Hip Arthroplast

NCT07867717 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: YTK.1.01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly total hip replacement, are of great importance in the older population in terms of regaining functional independence, reducing pain, and improving quality of life. In addition to surgical success, the postoperative recovery process, rehabilitation programs, patient education, and nursing care directly affect patients' clinical and functional outcomes. Failure to implement early mobilization may negatively affect patients' recovery and increase the risk of complications. Delayed mobilization may prolong hospital stays and increase healthcare costs. The most common complications include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory complications, muscle weakness, and joint stiffness. Delayed mobilization may also increase postoperative pain and functional limitations, thereby restricting patients' ability to perform independent activities of daily living. Patient education during the postoperative period is one of the key factors supporting the success of early mobilization. Education provided to patients regarding postoperative positioning, breathing exercises, pain management, protection of the prosthetic area, and the importance of mobilization can help reduce complications and improve patient adherence. When education is planned individually under the guidance of nurses, it supports functional independence and facilitates the rehabilitation process.

Conditions

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; Patient Education; Patient Education and Early Mobilization After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Keywords

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; Patient Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Participants With Postoperative Complications

  Postoperative complications following hip arthroplasty will be assessed and recorded, and the number of participants experiencing one or more postoperative complications will be compared between the intervention and control groups.

  Up to 1 month after surgery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Hip Function Assessed Using the Harris Hip Score

  Up to 1 month after surgery

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive early mobilization education based on the Arthroplasty Patient Education Booklet. The education will be provided by the nurse/intervention provider in addition to routine postoperative care. Participants will be followed during the postoperative period to evaluate postoperative complications and related outcomes.

Behavioral: Early Mobilization Education; Other: Routine Postoperative Care

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in the control group will receive routine postoperative care without the structured early mobilization education provided to the intervention group.

Other: Routine Postoperative Care

Interventions

Early Mobilization Education BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive early mobilization education based on the Arthroplasty Patient Education Booklet. The education will be provided by the nurse/intervention provider and will include information on the importance of early mobilization, postoperative mobilization practices, and measures to prevent postoperative complications. The intervention will be provided in addition to routine postoperative care. Participants will be followed during the postoperative period to evaluate the effects of early mobilization education on postoperative complications.

Intervention Group

Routine Postoperative Care OTHER

Participants will receive routine postoperative care provided by the clinical team according to standard clinical practice.

Control Group; Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older. Having a sufficient level of Turkish language proficiency to understand and respond to the questions.
• Having no neurological or psychological conditions such as dementia or delirium.
• Agreeing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Not having undergone arthroplasty surgery at Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital in Nicosia, TRNC.
• Being under 18 years of age. Being unable to adequately understand or respond to the questions or lacking sufficient Turkish language proficiency.
• Having dementia, delirium, or another neurological or psychiatric disorder. Declining to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cyprus Aydin University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital, Nicosia, TRNC

Nicosia, Lefkoşa, 99000, Cyprus

Location

Related Links

• Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Turkish version of the Harris Hip Score
• Determination of Factors Affecting Early Mobilization of Patients Who Have Undergone Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
• Early mobilization of patients who have had a hip or knee joint replacement reduces length of stay in hospital: a systematic review

Central Study Contacts

Berkay Şahin lecturer, PhD Student

CONTACT

05428854287; berkay_sahin95@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: The study was designed as an experimental study. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria (as described in the Eligibility Criteria section) will be numbered according to the order in which they are enrolled in the study, and allocation will be performed based on this sequence. Accordingly, patients assigned odd numbers will be allocated to the intervention group, while those assigned even numbers will be allocated to the control group, thereby dividing the participants into two equal groups. In the intervention group, the planned intervention based on the Arthroplasty Patient Education Booklet will be administered by the nurse/intervention provider, whereas participants in the control group will continue to receive routine care.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 23, 2026
• First Posted: October 9, 2026
• Study Start: October 10, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 15, 2027
• Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CY (1)