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Study NCT ID:
NCT00222300
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-08
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
A Targeted Strengthening Program Following Total Hip Replacement
Sponsor:
University of Melbourne
Organization:
University of Melbourne
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Targeted Strengthening Program Following Total Hip Replacement
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2003-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Total Hip Replacement THR is a common surgical procedure performed in people with hip osteoarthritis and appears to be effective in relieving pain and improving function However significant wasting and weakness of the hip and knee muscles persists post-operatively Although relief of pain and improvement of function are important outcomes following THR weakness of the hip and knee muscles reduces a persons ability to manage stairs slopes public transport and results in persistent gait abnormalities Since lower limb weakness is one of the risk factors for falls it is important that patients undergo a strengthening program post-operatively The hypothesis is that lower limb strength and function will be better in patients who undergo a strengthening program post-operatively than in those who have usual care
Detailed Description:
Total Hip Replacement THR is a common surgical procedure performed in people with hip osteoarthritis and appears to be effective in relieving pain and improving function However significant quadriceps atrophy and weakness persist post-operatively Although relief of pain and improvement of function are important outcomes following THR weakness of the hip and knee muscles reduces a persons ability to manage stairs slopes public transport and results in persistent gait abnormalities Since lower limb weakness is one of the risk factors for falls it is important that this is appropriately addressed
The study examines the effect of an eight-week task-specific strengthening program on lower limb function in patients following THR in a randomized controlled trial The experimental program is being conducted as a circuit in a gymnasium environment Changes on specific measures of physical function of patients in the Experimental Group will be compared with those of patients in a Control Group who will continue with the standard care program provided at Austin Health
Outcome measures includelower limb muscle strength using a step test pain stiffness and function as reported on the WOMAC questionnaire quality of life using the AQoL questionnaire the Timed Up-and-Go test Walking tests will also be conducted These include
1 Walking pattern recorded on an instrumented mat
2 Walking endurance measured by the 6-minute walk test
3 Analysis of hip joint torques using 3-D motion analysis
The study examines the effect of an eight-week task-specific strengthening program on lower limb function in patients following THR in a randomized controlled trial The experimental program is being conducted as a circuit in a gymnasium environment Changes on specific measures of physical function of patients in the Experimental Group will be compared with those of patients in a Control Group who will continue with the standard care program provided at Austin Health
Outcome measures includelower limb muscle strength using a step test pain stiffness and function as reported on the WOMAC questionnaire quality of life using the AQoL questionnaire the Timed Up-and-Go test Walking tests will also be conducted These include
1 Walking pattern recorded on an instrumented mat
2 Walking endurance measured by the 6-minute walk test
3 Analysis of hip joint torques using 3-D motion analysis
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None