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NCT Number: NCT06780319

Digital Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: a Randomized Controlled Trial

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Hip Arthroplasty, Total

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Standard Rehabilitation

Procedure

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-rehabilitation

Procedure

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Time Up and Go test

    Time frame: 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery

    The 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.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Pierre Laboudie, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+33671270463

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac

Other

Registry information

Acronym: Digihip

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 9, 2026

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