Anemia, Arthroplasty, Hip, Replacement
Conditions
Keywords
Hemoglobin, Ambulation
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a higher threshold for transfusion with red blood cells improves the postoperative ambulation.
Interventions
OTHERAllowed drop in hemoglobin to 4.5-5.5 mmol/L
Transfusion with red blood cells to hemoglobin between 4.5-5.5 mmol/L (Transfusion threshold of 4.5 mmol/L)
OTHERAllowed drop in hemoglobin to level between 5.6-6.5 mmol/L
Transfusion with red blood cells to between hemoglobin 5.6-6.5 mmol/L (Transfusion threshold of 5.5 mmol/L)
Sponsors
TrygFonden, Denmark
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older * Patients undergoing replacement of hip arthroplasty * Be legally competent * Read and understand Danish
Exclusion criteria
* Present malignant disease * Known heart disease with functionality equivalent to NYHA II or CCS II or worse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go-test (TUG)in seconds. | 30 days | Timed Up and Go-test is performed when the patient is able to undertake the test after surgery. This is judged by a physiotherapist. The test measures how long it takes the patient to rise, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back and sit down again. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The postoperative day patients can walk ten meters | 30 days |
| Length of stay at hospital | 30 days |
| The day the patient is able to perform Timed Up and Go-test | 30 days |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed