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New treatment option for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Official title Digital Home-Based Physical Activity Promotion for Older Adults After Total Hip Arthroplasty
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07135843
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a 12-week digital home-based intervention program, consisting of a tablet-based exercise program with or without personal coaching, to promote physical activity (PA) in older adults after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The main question it aims to answer is: Does the combination of the digital exercise program and personal coaching lead to higher PA six months after THA compared to usual care among older adults?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥65 years
- Coxarthrosis with indication for total hip arthroplasty
- Residence within a radius of ≤50 km from Heidelberg
- Ability to walk ≥10 m (with/without walking aid)
- Access to the internet (Wi-Fi) at home
You likely can't join if
- Insufficient German language skills
- Insufficient hearing to communicate via (video) telephone
- Insufficient vision to recognize study materials
- Contralateral coxarthrosis with indication for total hip arthroplasty
- Severe medical condition illnesses that compromise physical fitness (heart failure classified as New York Heart Association [NYHA] class ≥3, heart...
- Living in a nursing home
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥65 years
- Coxarthrosis with indication for total hip arthroplasty
- Residence within a radius of ≤50 km from Heidelberg
- Ability to walk ≥10 m (with/without walking aid)
- Access to the internet (Wi-Fi) at home
- Written informed consent
- Insufficient German language skills
- Insufficient hearing to communicate via (video) telephone
- Insufficient vision to recognize study materials
- Contralateral coxarthrosis with indication for total hip arthroplasty
- Severe medical condition illnesses that compromise physical fitness (heart failure classified as New York Heart Association [NYHA] class ≥3, heart valve defects associated with syncope, cardiac arrhythmia with...
- Living in a nursing home
- Planned major medical procedure within the next 6 months with inpatient hospital stay (e.g., further surgery)
- Simultaneous participation in another competing study
- Cognitive impairment (6-item Cognitive Impairment Test [6CIT] score \>7 points)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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