Correlation between glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and length of stay in hospital in total hip and knee replacements: A prospective observational cohort study

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Elevated HbA1c; Metabolic and Endocrine - Metabolic disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000704695
• Lead Sponsor: Marlow Coates

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Undergoing primary elective unilateral total hip or knee replacement at Mackay Base Hospital
Over 18 years old
Competent to consent

Exclusion Criteria

Under 18 years old
Unable to provide consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Is there a statistically significant correlation between HbA1c level and length of stay in hospital following primary elective total hip or total knee replacement? HbA1c is tested by blood assay.[From day 1 at pre admission clinic until discharge from hospital]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correlation between HbA1c and length of stay while accounting for age, BMI and gender.[From day 1 at pre admission clinic until discharge from hospital]