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New treatment option for Hip Fractures
Official title Stronger At Home: Improving Outcomes for Older Adults After Hip Fracture
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05972005
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a new 14-week individually-tailored home-based rehabilitation program called "Stronger at Home" with usual care in improving functional recovery in community-dwelling older adults after hip fractures. The main question this trial aims to answer are: Is the Stronger at Home program more effective than usual care in improving functional recovery at the end of the 14-week intervention?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older
You may be able to join if
- Hip fracture patients who are 55 years or older,
- Currently living in the community, and
- Either being discharged to their home or a retirement home
- Fall from a standing height or less
- Live within 45km radius of recruitment site
You likely can't join if
- Came from long term care or discharged to long term care
- Not a hip fracture (e.g., pelvic fracture)
- Unable to give consent and no proxy
- Fracture due to pathological disease (e.g., cancer, Paget's disease).
- Does not speak English and no translator
- Fracture sustained at hospital
See the full eligibility criteria
- Hip fracture patients who are 55 years or older,
- Currently living in the community, and
- Either being discharged to their home or a retirement home
- Fall from a standing height or less
- Live within 45km radius of recruitment site
- Came from long term care or discharged to long term care
- Not a hip fracture (e.g., pelvic fracture)
- Unable to give consent and no proxy
- Fracture due to pathological disease (e.g., cancer, Paget's disease).
- Does not speak English and no translator
- Fracture sustained at hospital
- Terminal illness or exercise contraindications
- Discharged with other services not eligible
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.