Hip Replacement Clinical Trials

Clinical trials related to Hip Replacement Procedure

Effect of Early Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study aims to investigate the effects of an early postoperative rehabilitation program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and telerehabilitation on functional recovery in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). In the early postoperative period, patients commonly experience muscle weakness, impaired gait, and functional limitations that may delay recovery. Early rehabilitation has been shown to improve functional outcomes, while NMES may enhance muscle activation, particularly in hip abductor muscles. Additionally, telerehabilitation may support continuity of care following discharge by enabling supervised home-based exercise. In this prospective study, participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving early physiotherapy combined with NMES and telerehabilitation, or a control group receiving standard postoperative care. Functional outcomes, gait parameters, quality of life, and muscle-related changes will be evaluated at predefined time points.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients scheduled for unilateral total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

• Aged between 50 and 75 years

• Willing and able to participate in all follow-up assessments

• Able to comply with assessment procedures

• Able to meet the requirements of telerehabilitation

• Undergoing surgery with a standardized surgical protocol

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Education and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Niğde
Contact Information
Primary
Cansu Dal, Specialist Physiotherapist
ptcansudal@gmail.com
+905379773071
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 52
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental Group (Early Physiotherapy + NMES + Telerehabilitation)
Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program initiated on the first postoperative day, including exercise and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) targeting the gluteus medius during hospitalization (5 days). After discharge, the intervention will continue with a 3-week home-based exercise program supported by synchronous telerehabilitation sessions conducted three times per week.
Active_comparator: Control Group (Standard Care)
Participants will receive the hospital's standard postoperative care during hospitalization, including routine monitoring and wound care without a structured physiotherapy program. At discharge, they will be provided with a home exercise brochure with instructions but will not receive supervised telerehabilitation.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

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