| Study name |
Observation and progressive strength training after hip fracture |
| Methods |
Randomised trial in 2:1 ratio at 12 weeks after fracture. Blinded outcomes assessor |
| Participants |
Hip fracture patients. Enrolled 150 participants |
| Interventions |
Started at 12 weeks post‐fracture. Participants randomised in a 2:1 manner to:
1. Intervention: progressive strength training, for 12 weeks.
After 12 weeks, randomisation to further intervention or not.
2. Control. |
| Outcomes |
Follow‐up: 24 weeks
Primary outcome: Berg Balance Scale
Secondary outcome: strength via Sit to Stand test |
| Starting date |
Start date: June 2007
Estimated completion date: December 2010 |
| Contact information |
Mette Martinsen
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo
Norway |
| Notes |
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