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. 2022 Sep 7;2022(9):CD001704. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001704.pub5

KCT0004122.

Study name A randomised feasibility study of inpatient rehabilitation using advanced techniques in older people with fragility hip fracture
Methods Randomised controlled trial; blinded outcomes assessor
Participants Aged 65 or above; diagnosed with femoral neck, intertrochanteric fracture; hip operative methods include bipolar artificial joint replacement, total hip arthroplasty, open reduction
Aim: 20 participants
Interventions 1. Intervention: comprehensive rehabilitation using advanced rehabilitation equipment comprised of 30‐minute weightless treadmill walking exercise, strength and balance exercise with pneumatic or non‐pneumatic exercise equipment; twice a day for total 60 minutes per day
2. Control: 30‐minute aerobic exercise using general treadmill; twice a day for total 60 minutes per day
Treatment duration for both groups: 2 weeks
Outcomes Follow‐up: 3 months post‐surgery
Primary outcome: efficacy using Koval
Secondary outcomes
  • Berg Balance Scale

  • 10‐Metre Walk Test

  • EQ‐5D

  • Timed Up and Go test

Starting date Study start date: July 2019
Estimated completion date: Apri 2021
Contact information Bo Ryun Kim
Jeju National University Hospital
+82‐64‐717‐2711
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