Lima 2016.
Study name | Effectiveness of a physical exercise intervention program in improving functional mobility in older adults after hip fracture in later stage rehabilitation: a randomized clinical trial |
Methods | Randomised controlled trial; blinded outcome assessor |
Participants | After the first hip fragility fracture following a fall from standing height or while turning; surgically treated in the later stage of rehabilitation phase (6 months up to 2 years after the fracture). Aim: 82 participants |
Interventions | 1. Home‐based physical exercise 2. Usual care |
Outcomes | Follow‐up: 12 months Primary outcome measure: lower extremity function (Short Physical Performance Battery) Secondary outcome measures
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Starting date | Study start date: November 2014 Estimated completion date: December 2019 |
Contact information | Monica R Perracini, PhD monica.perracini@unicid.edu.br Camila A Lima camilabrown@hotmail.com |
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