Changes in Postural Stability Following THA for OA
ConditionOsteoarthritis, Hip
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorWestern University, Canada
About this trial
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgery that eases pain, restores functional movement, and improves the overall quality of life in people with severe hip osteoarthritis (OA). Unfortunately, problems with postural stability, commonly known as balance, are still noticed in people even years after the surgery. These postural stability problems typically result in falls. The aim of the proposed study is to investigate how THA surgery affects a person's overall quality of life, both physically and psychologically, in terms of postural stability and balance confidence (self-efficacy) within the first three months after THA for osteoarthritis. This prospective cohort study will focus on people over 60 years old.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
≥ 60 years of age, scheduled to receive an elective unilateral THA (DA or DL approach) for OA
Ambulatory for a minimum of 10 meters with or without a mobility aid but without the assistance of another person
Able to read, write and speak English
Able to provide consent
Disqualifiers
Bilateral THA
Underwent THA surgery for a diagnosis other than OA
Any condition that will prevent participants from completing the study such as having a significant neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal condition as denoted by their physician.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov