Enhancing mobility after hip fracture

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Hip fracture; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000649617
• Lead Sponsor: Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-10-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

1. hip fracture with surgical fixation2. admitted to the rehabilitation ward3. approval from orthopaedic surgeon to weight-bear as tolerated or partial weight-bear4. able to tolerate all components of the control and experimental treatments5. at least able to take a minimum of four steps with a forearm support frame and the assistance of one person6. no medical contraindications that would limit ability to exercise (eg, severe cardiac failure)7. mild cognitive impairment or intact cognition based on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire 26 8. living at home, independent living unit, or low care residential aged care facility (ie, hostel) prior to the hip fracture, with the plan to return to this accommodation at discharge.

Exclusion Criteria

No exclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Walking speed[At 1 and 4 months after recruitment];2. Quadriceps strength on the fractured leg[At 1 and 4 months after recruitment]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. General mobility [At 1 and 4 months after recruitment.];2. Balance assessment[At 1 and 4 months after recruitment.];3. Activities of daily living[At 1 and 4 months after recruitment.]