Training of Patients With Hip Fracture

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary purpose of this study is to illustrate whether there is a difference in the 6 minutes walking test in patients with hip fractures who have received 6 vs. 12 weeks of physical training after discharge from hospital.

Official Title
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Strength Training of Patients With Hip Fracture - a Randomized Clinical Trial

Conditions
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Hip Fracture

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Strength training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: patients with hip fractures full weightbearing on the affected leg patients living in their own home with an independent walking ability score >=2 according to the New Mobility Score scale written consent Exclusion Criteria: institutionalized patients more than 2 weeks after discharge from hospital non weight bearing on the affected leg Dementia other conditions/diagnosis that would have an effect on the ability to train eg. neurological diagnosis

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: 6 weeks of physical training<br>The 6 weeks of physical training consists of muscle strength training of both legs, balance and coordination exercises 2 times a week. | Other: Strength training<br>* to compare if there is a difference between 6 or 12 weeks of physical strength training<br>|
| Other: 12 weeks of physical exercise<br>The 12 weeks of physical training consists of muscle strength training of both legs, balance and coordination exercises 2 times a week. | Other: Strength training<br>* to compare if there is a difference between 6 or 12 weeks of physical strength training<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Difference in the 6-minutes walking test | The 6-minutes walking test, performed according to international guidelines. | at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks (primary analysis) and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Difference of the Maximal isometric knee-extension strength of the fractured limb. | The best of 5 maximal isometric unilateral knee-extension strength tests of both limbs, measured with a fixated handheld dynamometer | Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 
| Difference in 10-meter fast speed walking test | Best of 3 timed 10 meter fast speed walk tests. | At baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 
| Difference in the Timed Up & Go test | Best of 3 timed TUG tests will be used. | At baseline and 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 
| Difference in the Short Form-36 | The Questionnaire will be filled out during an interview with the patient | At baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 
| Difference in the New Mobility Score | The questionnaire will be filled out during an interview with the patient. | At baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after baseline testing | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Lower limb strength training, Randomized clinical trial, Patients with Hip fracture, 6 vs. 12 weeks physical strength training