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PHYSİOTHERAPYNCT06274866

Effects Of A Home Based Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

A study testing exercise program in people with PHYSİOTHERAPY, run by Halic University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of home-based exercise on pain-related factors, postural control and early functional parameters in individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Forty-four individuals with hip osteoarthritis were included in current study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
PHYSİOTHERAPY
What is being tested?
exercise program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
10 Jan 2023to 30 Jun 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Having surgery with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis
  • Cases have unilateral hip osteoarthritis
  • Not having received physical therapy in the 6 months before the surgery
  • Total hip arthroplasty surgery should only be performed on posterior or posterolateral done with initiative

Who cannot join

  • Presence of Dementia, Neurological Deficit
  • Having other diseases that may affect balance (vertigo, previous CVO, neuropathy, epilepsy)
  • Being on medication that may affect balance (antidepressants, antiepileptics, antipsychotics)
  • Individuals who use alcohol heavily
  • End stage organ failure
  • Cancer patients under active treatment (except those in remission

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Yeditepe Hospital

    Istanbul

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation Of The Effects Of A Home Based Exercise Program Under Physiotherapist Supervision Following Total Hip Arthroplasty And Comparison With The Control Group

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of home-based exercise on pain-related factors, postural control and early functional parameters in individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Forty-four individuals with hip osteoarthritis were included in current study. Individuals were randomized as study group (n=23) and control group (n=21) by drawing lots. Individuals in the study group were followed up with a personalized home-based exercise program for 6 weeks. Individuals in the control group were followed up with an exercise training brochure. The exercise program of the individuals in the study group was checked at two-week intervals and adjustments were made in the exercise program. All individuals were evaluated before the operation, 2 weeks after the operation, and 12 weeks after the operation, and their data were recorded. Range of motion was measured with an inclinometer, muscle strength was measured with a hand dynamometer, joint position sense was measured with a target angle test, pain was measured with a visual pain scale, leg length was measured with a tape measure, and finally, the Q angle was measured with a goniometer. In addition to these,Tampa kinesiophobia scale, Oxford hip score and international physical activity scale were used. Timed up-and-go test was used to evaluate functional performance. Foursquare step test was used to evaluate balance, and finally, tetrax posturography device was used to evaluate postural control.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this study was to examine the patients who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty surgery with the diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis.

Home-based exercise program given individually under the control of a physiotherapist is effective in reducing pain.

related factors (joint range of motion, muscle strength, kinesiophobia, physical activity), To investigate its effect on functional status, balance and postural control.

Conditions
PHYSİOTHERAPY
Being tested
exercise program, control group
Keywords
Total Hip Arthroplasty, Home Based Exercise Program, Balance, Pain, Function
Medical subject headings
Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • exercise programOther

    Also called educational supervised exercises

    Study group were followed up with a personalized home-based exercise program for 6 weeks. IThe exercise program of the individuals in the study group was checked at two-week intervals and adjustments were made in the exercise program

  • control groupOther

    Also called educational booklet

    Individuals in the control group were followed up with an exercise training brochure.

Study groups in NCT06274866
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Study GroupExperimentalAfter total hip arthroplasty, participants who take supervised home based exercised program which consists especially early weight bearing hip specific mobilization and strengthening exercises.
Receives: Other: exercise program
Control groupOtherAfter total hip arthroplasty, participants who take an educational booklet (about exercise program) at hospital stay
Receives: Other: control group

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. OXFORD HİP SCORE

    The Oxford Hip Score consists of 12 questions asking patients to describe their hip pain and function during the past 4 weeks. Each item uses a 5-point response scale with values from 0 to 4. An overall score is created by summing the responses to each of the 12 questions. The total score can range from 0 to 48 (most recent scoring system), where 0 is the worst possible score, indicating severe hip problems, and 48 is the best score, suggesting excellent hip function

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  2. TAMPA SCALE FOR KINESİOPHOBİA

    It is a scale consisting of 17 questions created to measure fear of injury. The scale includes injury/re-injury and fear-avoidance parameters in work-related activities.A 4-point Likert scoring on the scale (I strongly disagree

    1, I disagree 2, I agree 3, I completely agree 4) is used. Individuals receive a total score between 17-68. A high score on the scale indicates that the person has a high level of kinesiophobia. Scores over 37 points are interpreted as high kinesiophobia.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  3. İNTERNATİONAL PHYSİCAL ACTİVİTY QUESTİONAİRE (SHORT FORM)

    The short form records the activity of four intensity levels: 1) vigorous-intensity activity such as aerobics, 2) moderate-intensity activity such as leisure cycling, 3) walking, and 4) sitting. The original authors recommended the "last 7 day recall" version of the questionaire for physical activity surveillance.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  4. JOİNT POSİTİON SENSE ERROR TEST

    The range of motion in the hip flexion direction is determined to be tested as active movement and passive movement in the 30 ˚, 60 ˚ and 90 ˚ positions. Movement deviations from specified angles are recorded along with the degree of deviation. The joint position sense error increases with the amount of deviation from the anticipated angle.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  5. FOUR SQUARE STEP TEST

    It is a measurement of dynamic standing balance.Performance time is calculated for each individual. Prolonged performances indicate an absence of equilibrium.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  6. THE TİMED UP and GO TEST

    The timed up and go test measures in seconds the time it takes a subject to rise from a chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, turn, walk back to the chair and sit down. This test has been used to examine balance, gait speed, and functional ability that would be required for the performance of basic activities of daily living in older people.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  7. Assessment of Hip Muscle Strength

    A microFET®2 (Digital Hand-held Dynamometer, Hoggan Scientific, LLC; Salt Lake City, Utah) Hand-Held Dynamometer is going to used to measure muscle strength. Using the break test method, which reveals isometric muscle contraction during the muscle test, force is applied in the opposite direction until a joint movement occurred exceeding the maximum power applied with the dynamometer. The strength of the healthy and osteoarthritic hip muscles are evaluated with the patient in supine position. The measurements are recorded as Newton (N) units.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  8. Assessment of Hip Joint Range of Motion

    Individuals' hip joint range of motion will be evaluated using the Baseline Bubble® Inclinometer. Hip flexion and abduction active range of motion will be evaluated in the standing position, and hip rotations will be evaluated in the supine position. Decreased hip joint range of motion is a clinical precursor of hip osteoarthritis, characterized by pain and loss of function.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

  9. Assessment of Postural Control

    To evaluate postural control, measurements will be made with a software-based static posturography device (Tetrax®, Sunlight Medical Ltd). Tetrax® consists of four independent platforms that measure vertical pressure changes from both toes and both heels, and a computer software that combines the digital data from this platform. The system can digitally record data from four different measurement platforms in a certain period of time and document it as visual and numerical values. While measuring, individuals place their bare feet on the platforms and stand comfortably in a quiet environment. Individuals hold their head and eyes open and closed. It is evaluated in 8 different positions using neck rotations. The software evaluates postural control by generating a stability index with a numerical value from all measurements.

    Measured: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Feb 2024
  2. Study start10 Jan 2023
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2023
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Randomize controlled two groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
46 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06274866
Sponsor's protocol ID
dsahinoglu
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
2 Feb 2024
Last updated
3 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Davis AM, Perruccio AV, Ibrahim S, Hogg-Johnson S, Wong R, Streiner DL, Beaton DE, Cote P, Gignac MA, Flannery J, Schemitsch E, Mahomed NN, Badley EM. The trajectory of recovery and the inter-relationships of symptoms, activity and participation in the first year following total hip and knee replacement. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Dec;19(12):1413-21. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2011.08.007. Epub 2011 Aug 18.

    PubMed 21889596
  • Pop T, Szymczyk D, Majewska J, Bejer A, Baran J, Bielecki A, Rusek W. The Assessment of Static Balance in Patients after Total Hip Replacement in the Period of 2-3 Years after Surgery. Biomed Res Int. 2018 Jan 4;2018:3707254. doi: 10.1155/2018/3707254. eCollection 2018.

    PubMed 29511678
  • Ometti M, Brambilla L, Gatti R, Tettamanti A, La Cava T, Pironti P, Fraschini G, Salini V. Capsulectomy vs capsulotomy in total hip arthroplasty. Clinical outcomes and proprioception evaluation: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled, double blinded trial. J Orthop. 2019 Sep 12;16(6):526-533. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.09.020. eCollection 2019 Nov-Dec.

    PubMed 31680746
  • Trudelle-Jackson E, Emerson R, Smith S. Outcomes of total hip arthroplasty: a study of patients one year postsurgery. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2002 Jun;32(6):260-7. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2002.32.6.260.

    PubMed 12061707

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing exercise program in people with PHYSİOTHERAPY, run by Halic University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

OXFORD HİP SCORE (time frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06274866, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jun 2026.

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