The effectiveness of interactive neurostimulation in the management of acute postoperative pain following a total hip replacement – a pilot randomized controlled trial

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Total hip replacement; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000776202
• Lead Sponsor: Catherine Norman

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 40 and 75 years old.
Undergoing a standard total hip replacement (THR) and available day 1 post-operatively.
Capable and willing to give informed consent during pre-admission.

Exclusion Criteria

Any condition that is a contra-indication to the application of electrical stimulation including the presence of an insulin pump or implanted functioning device, history of epilepsy or seizure, presence of active cancerous tissue or undergoing chemotherapy.
A THR for systemic arthritides such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, or trauma such as a fractured neck of femur.
A revision THR.
Any intra-operative or post-operative complications such as bone grafts, deep vein thrombosis, post operative confusion that may affect post operative rehabilitation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain scores collected on a numerical rating score.[Every day for five days post surgery.];Analgesic consumption - Total daily consumption (mg) obtained from patient's daily case notes.[Every day for five days post surgery.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion at the affected hip joint - Assessed before and after intervention by a physiotherapist using a goniometer to measure degrees of movement into flexion, extension abduction and adduction.[Every day for five days post surgery.];Length of hospital stay - As determined by patient's case notes. Length of hospital stay will be calculated by considering the number of days from the operation until discharge. Day 1 will be the day of the operation and that night. The day the patients are discharged will be counted as the final day.[When discharged from the hospital where surgery was performed.]