Digitally Assisted Rehabilitation at Home for Older Adults After Hip Surgery (GRIMSEL) (NCT07658664) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digitally Assisted Rehabilitation at Home for Older Adults After Hip Surgery (GRIMSEL)
66 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 12-week digitally supported, multimodal home rehabilitation program using the medical application Akina is as effective compared to routine care regarding functional independence in older adults undergoing hip surgery.
How is this multimodal home rehabilitation program received by patients? Is this multimodal home program at least as effective in terms of functional indpendence, muscle status, mobility and quality of life compared to routine care?
Researchers will compare the multimodal rehabilitation program using the application Akina to routine care to see if the program works to treat patients after hip surgery.
Participants will:
Undergo the rehab program at home or receive routine care (outpatient physiotherapy) for 12 weeks Visit the clinic after 6 and 12 weeks
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling adults aged 55 to 80 years
* Hospitalized for hip surgery with unrestricted weight bearing at University Hospital Bern
Exclusion Criteria:
* Discharge to inpatient rehabilitation
* inability to comply with a rehabilitation program (e.g. comorbidity that prevents 30min light workout, major cognitive impairment)
* end-of life situation
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
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FIM motor subscale
Timeframe: from baseline (day 1 post-surgery) to follow-up (12 weeks after surgery)