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Digital Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Digital Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06780319
Acronym
Digihip
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-01-17
Start date
2025-06-04
Completion date
2026-10-31
Last updated
2025-06-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hip Arthroplasty, Total

Brief 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. 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.

Interventions

PROCEDUREStandard rehabilitation

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-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.

Sponsors

Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Have an email address and a smartphone * Patient speaking and writing French * Patient covered by a social security scheme

Exclusion criteria

* 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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time Up and Go test6 weeks and 6 months after surgeryThe 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.

Countries

France

Contacts

Primary ContactPierre Laboudie, MD
pierre.laboudie@gmail.com+33671270463

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026