Patient Education After Total Hip Arthoplasty (NCT07603362) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Patient Education After Total Hip Arthoplasty
Turkey (Türkiye)39 participantsStarted 2024-03-22
Plain-language summary
Postoperative education is crucial for improving physical function, daily activity participation, and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of our study was to examine the effects of patient education on function, quality of life, and activities of daily living after THA. Patients who underwent primary THA were randomized into three groups: online education, brochure, and control. Pain (VAS), function (WOMAC), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), and daily living activities (IADL) were evaluated online before education and four weeks after discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 30 years or older
* Who were undergoing primary THA surgery,
* Able to understand and speak Turkish
* Had access to and could use the internet and a smartphone.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Who were undergoing revision THA surgery
* Had previous major surgery on the operated limb,
* Had comorbidities such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer, motor disorders affecting ADL performance
* Diagnosed psychiatric disorder, uncorrected hearing or vision impairment
* Inability to participate in the online education program
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Turkish version of the Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index
Timeframe: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
2
World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref
Timeframe: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
3
Perceived pain intensity
Timeframe: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week
4
Activities of Daily Living
Timeframe: postoperative first day, postoperative 4th week