Functional gait rehabilitation in elderly following a fall-related hip fracture using the C-Mill: an RCT

Completed

• Conditions: fractured hip; hip fracture; 10017322

• Registration Number: NL-OMON35571
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Fall related hip fracture
2. Age * 65 years
3. Functional Ambulation Category * 2
4. Expected duration of therapy: * 6 weeks
5. Simple instructions must be understood and executed

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patient may not bear weight on the leg
2. Moderate or severe cognitive impairment (a score below 18 at the Mini Mental State
Examination)
3. Severe visual deficits
4. Contraindication to physical activity
5. Activity tolerance below 40 minutes with rest intervals

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Measures of balance, gait and mobility include the main study parameters. The<br /><br>Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), a widely used tool for<br /><br>assessing mobility and fall risk in older people, is the main outcome measure<br /><br>in the current study.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary study parameters are fall incidence and fear of falling.</p><br>