Training of Patients With Hip Fracture

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2013 by Lolland Community, Denmark
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Denmark: Association of Danish Physiotherapists
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Mr. Jan Overgaard, Lolland Community, Denmark
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01174589
First received: July 21, 2010
Last updated: March 26, 2013
Last verified: March 2013
  Purpose

The primary purpose of this study is to illustrate whether there is a difference in patients with hip fractures who have received 6 vs. 12 weeks of physical training after discharge from hospital.


Condition Intervention Phase
Hip Fracture
Other: Strength training
Phase 2

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Strength Training of Patients With Hip Fracture - a Randomized Clinical Trial

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Further study details as provided by Lolland Community, Denmark:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Changes in 6-minutes walking test after 6 and 12 weeks of strength training in patients with hip fracture [ Time Frame: 24 weeks after baseline testing ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The 6-minutes walking test, performed according to international quidelines will be performed at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 weeks thereafter.


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Changes in Knee-extension strength of the fractured limb after 6 versus 12 weeks of strength training. [ Time Frame: 24 weeks after baseline testing ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The best of 5 maximal isometric unilateral knee-extension strength tests of both limbs, measured with a handheld dynamometre at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 weeks will be used in analysis


Estimated Enrollment: 100
Study Start Date: September 2010
Estimated Study Completion Date: June 2014
Estimated Primary Completion Date: June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
6 weeks of physical training
The 6 weeks of physical training consists of muscle strength training of both legs, balance and coordination exercises 2 times a week.
Other: Strength training
to compare if there is a difference between 6 or 12 weeks of physical strength training
12 weeks of physical exercise
The 12 weeks of physical training consists of muscle strength training of both legs, balance and coordination exercises 2 times a week.
Other: Strength training
to compare if there is a difference between 6 or 12 weeks of physical strength training

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   60 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with hip fractures
  • full weightbearing on the affected leg
  • patients living in their own home with an independent walking ability score >=2 according to the New Mobility Score scale
  • written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • institutionalized patients
  • more than 2 weeks after discharge from hospital
  • non weight bearing on the affected leg
  • Dementia
  • other conditions/diagnosis that would have an effect on the ability to train eg. neurological diagnosis
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01174589

Locations
Denmark
Maribo Health Center Recruiting
Maribo, Denmark, 4930
Contact: Jan Overgaard, Bachelor     +4554676942     jover@lolland.dk    
Contact: Pernille Pasquali, Master     +4554676945     pepa@lolland.dk    
Principal Investigator: Jan Overgaard, Bachelor            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Lolland Community, Denmark
Denmark: Association of Danish Physiotherapists
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Jan Overgaard, Bachelor Sector of health, rehabilitation, Lolland community, Denmark
Study Director: Morten T Kristensen, PhD Department of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital at Hvidovre, Denmark
  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

Responsible Party: Mr. Jan Overgaard, Physiotherapist, Bachelor, Sector of Health, Rehabilitation, Lolland Community., Lolland Community, Denmark
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01174589     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: SJ-145
Study First Received: July 21, 2010
Last Updated: March 26, 2013
Health Authority: Denmark: National Board of Health
Denmark: Danish Dataprotection Agency

Keywords provided by Lolland Community, Denmark:
Lower limb strength training
Randomized clinical trial
Patients with Hip fracture
6 vs. 12 weeks physical strength training

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fractures, Bone
Hip Fractures
Wounds and Injuries
Femoral Fractures
Hip Injuries
Leg Injuries

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 21, 2013