Hip Arthroplasty, TotalDigihipNCT06780319
Digital Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: a Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing Standard rehabilitation and Tele-rehabilitation in people with Hip Arthroplasty, Total, run by Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation versus no physical therapy after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in improving patient-reported outcomes and functional recovery. THR is a common surgical procedure to relieve pain and improve function in patients with a variety of hip conditions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hip Arthroplasty, Total
- What is being tested?
- Standard rehabilitation and Tele-rehabilitation
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 4 Jun 2025to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Have an email address and a smartphone
- Patient speaking and writing French
- Patient covered by a social security scheme
Who cannot join
- Hip revision surgery, significant comorbidities (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke) or psychiatric disorders (substance use) that could interfere with rehabilitation
- Patients with disorders that make it difficult for them to express their feelings
- Pregnant or breast-feeding patients
- Patient under protective supervision
- Patient not covered by a social security scheme
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinique du Sport
Mérignac, 33700
Pierre Laboudie, MD, +33 (0)5 56 18 17 10, secretariatdrlaboudie@gmail.com
About this study
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation versus no physical therapy after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in improving patient-reported outcomes and functional recovery. THR is a common surgical procedure to relieve pain and improve function in patients with a variety of hip conditions. Traditional physical therapy is a standard component of the post-operative care pathway for PTH patients, but can be hampered by logistical obstacles. Tele-rehabilitation is emerging as a promising alternative, offering the potential to overcome these barriers and improve access to care. The study uses a prospective monocentric design with two arms and a follow-up time of 6 months. The primary objective is assessed using the Timed up and go Test (TUG), while secondary objectives include patient-reported outcome measures, patient satisfaction, healthcare utilization, and return to physical activity.
- Conditions
- Hip Arthroplasty, Total
- Being tested
- Standard rehabilitation, Tele-rehabilitation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Standard rehabilitationProcedure or surgery
rehabilitation with a private physiotherapist. Patients usually undergo 15 rehabilitation sessions, in line with HAS recommendations; the number of sessions can go up to 25, depending on the patient's profile and needs.
Tele-rehabilitationProcedure or surgery
Tele-education is a digital home-based intervention involving exercises and education. Patients are monitored remotely by a physiotherapist via a secure messaging system. The system consists of a mobile application for the patient and a web portal enabling the physiotherapist to review patient data (physical activity, pain levels, medication use, exercise adherence, patient-reported results, images, videos) on a daily basis and tailor the protocol accordingly.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| standard rehabilitation | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Procedure: Standard rehabilitation |
| Tele-rehabilitation | Experimental | Not described Receives: Procedure: Tele-rehabilitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Time Up and Go test
The TUG is a clinical test used to assess patients' mobility and risk of falling. It measures the time required for a person to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance, turn around, return to the chair and sit down.
Measured: 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jan 2025
- Study start4 Jun 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hip Arthroplasty, TotalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06780319
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-17-SBM
- Acronym
- Digihip
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Digital Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06780319
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Digihip / 2024-17-SBM
- Conditions
- Hip Arthroplasty, Total
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux MérignacUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation versus no physical therapy after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in improving patient-reported outcomes and functional recovery. THR is a common surgical procedure to relieve pain and improve function in patients with a variety of hip conditions. Traditional physical therapy is a standard component of the post-operative care pathway for PTH patients, but can be hampered by logistical obstacles. Tele-rehabilitation is emerging as a promising alternative, offering the potential to overcome these barriers and improve access to care. The study uses a prospective monocentric design with two arms and a follow-up time of 6 months. The primary objective is assessed using the Timed up and go Test (TUG), while secondary objectives include patient-reported outcome measures, patient satisfaction, healthcare utilization, and return to physical activity.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| standard rehabilitation | Active comparator | Procedure: Standard rehabilitation |
| Tele-rehabilitation | Experimental | Procedure: Tele-rehabilitation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Have an email address and a smartphone
- Patient speaking and writing French
- Patient covered by a social security scheme
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Hip revision surgery, significant comorbidities (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke) or psychiatric disorders (substance use) that could interfere with rehabilitation
- Patients with disorders that make it difficult for them to express their feelings
- Pregnant or breast-feeding patients
- Patient under protective supervision
- Patient not covered by a social security scheme
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rehabilitationrehabilitation with a private physiotherapist. Patients usually undergo 15 rehabilitation sessions, in line with HAS recommendations; the number of sessions can go up to 25, depending on the patient's profile and needs. | Procedure or surgery | standard rehabilitation |
| Tele-rehabilitationTele-education is a digital home-based intervention involving exercises and education. Patients are monitored remotely by a physiotherapist via a secure messaging system. The system consists of a mobile application for the patient and a web portal enabling the physiotherapist to review patient data (physical activity, pain levels, medication use, exercise adherence, patient-reported results, images, videos) on a daily basis and tailor the protocol accordingly. | Procedure or surgery | Tele-rehabilitation |
Primary outcome
Time Up and Go test
Time frame: 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery
The TUG is a clinical test used to assess patients' mobility and risk of falling. It measures the time required for a person to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance, turn around, return to the chair and sit down.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Standard rehabilitation and Tele-rehabilitation in people with Hip Arthroplasty, Total, run by Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac at 1 site in France.
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 3 inclusion and 5 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jul 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 France. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Pierre Laboudie, MD (+33671270463, pierre.laboudie@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Time Up and Go test (time frame: 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 9 Jul 2026.