Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)NCT07603362
Patient Education After Total Hip Arthoplasty
A study testing Online Education and Brochure in people with Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Postoperative education is crucial for improving physical function, daily activity participation, and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of our study was to examine the effects of patient education on function, quality of life, and activities of daily living after THA. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- What is being tested?
- Online Education and Brochure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 22 Mar 2024to 14 Feb 2025
- 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 30 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants aged 30 years or older
- Who were undergoing primary THA surgery,
- Able to understand and speak Turkish
- Had access to and could use the internet and a smartphone.
Who cannot join
- Who were undergoing revision THA surgery
- Had previous major surgery on the operated limb,
- Had comorbidities such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer, motor disorders affecting ADL performance
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder, uncorrected hearing or vision impairment
- Inability to participate in the online education program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Patient Education on Function, Quality of Life, and Activities of Daily Living After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Postoperative education is crucial for improving physical function, daily activity participation, and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of our study was to examine the effects of patient education on function, quality of life, and activities of daily living after THA. Patients who underwent primary THA were randomized into three groups: online education, brochure, and control. Pain (VAS), function (WOMAC), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), and daily living activities (IADL) were evaluated online before education and four weeks after discharge.
- Conditions
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Being tested
- Online Education, Brochure
- Keywords
- activities of dailiy living, patient education, physical function, quality of life, total hip arthroplasty
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online EducationOther
Online education group received an online education session prepared by the researchers, covering dislocation precautions, potential complications, and home exercise programs.
BrochureOther
Brochure group received an informational brochure with the same content.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Online education | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Online Education |
| Brochure | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Brochure |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), was used. The index includes 24 items divided into three subscales: pain (5 items, maximum score 20), stiffness (2 items, maximum score 8), and physical function (17 items, maximum score 68). Higher scores indicate greater pain and stiffness and poorer physical function.
Measured: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref
The World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF) is used for general perceived quality of life. The WHOQOL-BREF consists of 26 items assessing general perceived quality of life across physical, psychological, social, environmental, and national environment domains. Each domain is scored separately on a scale up to 20 or 100, with higher scores reflecting better quality of life.
Measured: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
Perceived pain intensity
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The VAS was used to evaluate pain at rest, during sleep/night, and while walking. The scale consists of a 10-cm horizontal line, with 0 indicating "no pain" and 10 representing "the worst pain imaginable." Participants were asked to mark point that best described their pain, and the distance from the 0 point was measured in centimeters.
Measured: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
Activities of Daily Living
The Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale assesses individuals' ability to perform instrumental daily activities. Scores range from 0-8 (dependent), 9-16 (partially dependent), and 17-24 (independent).
Measured: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2026
- Study start22 Mar 2024
- Primary completion10 Dec 2024
- Study completion14 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sinem Yenil, PT, PhD, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07603362
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-60116787-020-526536
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 22 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Patient Education on Function, Quality of Life, and Activities of Daily Living After Total Hip Arthroplasty
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07603362
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-60116787-020-526536
- Conditions
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Keywords
- activities of dailiy living, patient education, physical function, quality of life, total hip arthroplasty
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2026 (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.
Postoperative education is crucial for improving physical function, daily activity participation, and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of our study was to examine the effects of patient education on function, quality of life, and activities of daily living after THA. Patients who underwent primary THA were randomized into three groups: online education, brochure, and control. Pain (VAS), function (WOMAC), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), and daily living activities (IADL) were evaluated online before education and four weeks after discharge.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Online education | Experimental | Other: Online Education |
| Brochure | Active comparator | Other: Brochure |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants aged 30 years or older
- Who were undergoing primary THA surgery,
- Able to understand and speak Turkish
- Had access to and could use the internet and a smartphone.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Who were undergoing revision THA surgery
- Had previous major surgery on the operated limb,
- Had comorbidities such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer, motor disorders affecting ADL performance
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder, uncorrected hearing or vision impairment
- Inability to participate in the online education program
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Online EducationOnline education group received an online education session prepared by the researchers, covering dislocation precautions, potential complications, and home exercise programs. | Other | Online education |
| BrochureBrochure group received an informational brochure with the same content. | Other | Brochure |
Primary outcome
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index
Time frame: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), was used. The index includes 24 items divided into three subscales: pain (5 items, maximum score 20), stiffness (2 items, maximum score 8), and physical function (17 items, maximum score 68). Higher scores indicate greater pain and stiffness and poorer physical function.
World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref
Time frame: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
The World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF) is used for general perceived quality of life. The WHOQOL-BREF consists of 26 items assessing general perceived quality of life across physical, psychological, social, environmental, and national environment domains. Each domain is scored separately on a scale up to 20 or 100, with higher scores reflecting better quality of life.
Perceived pain intensity
Time frame: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The VAS was used to evaluate pain at rest, during sleep/night, and while walking. The scale consists of a 10-cm horizontal line, with 0 indicating "no pain" and 10 representing "the worst pain imaginable." Participants were asked to mark point that best described their pain, and the distance from the 0 point was measured in centimeters.
Activities of Daily Living
Time frame: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
The Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale assesses individuals' ability to perform instrumental daily activities. Scores range from 0-8 (dependent), 9-16 (partially dependent), and 17-24 (independent).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 May 2026.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Online Education and Brochure in people with Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), run by Pamukkale 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 May 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?
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (time frame: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 22 May 2026.