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Changes in Postural Stability Following THA for OA
Led by Western University, Canada · Updated on 2025-07-20
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
96 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgery that eases pain, restores functional movement, and improves the overall quality of life in people with severe hip osteoarthritis (OA). Unfortunately, problems with postural stability, commonly known as balance, are still noticed in people even years after the surgery. These postural stability problems typically result in falls. The aim of the proposed study is to investigate how THA surgery affects a person's overall quality of life, both physically and psychologically, in terms of postural stability and balance confidence (self-efficacy) within the first three months after THA for osteoarthritis. This prospective cohort study will focus on people over 60 years old.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Changes in Postural Stability Following THA for OA
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 60 years of age or older and scheduled for elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis
- Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without a mobility aid without assistance from another person
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Able to provide consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Scheduled for bilateral total hip arthroplasty
- Undergoing THA for a diagnosis other than osteoarthritis
- Having significant neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal conditions that prevent study completion as determined by a physician
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5
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Research Team
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Tony I Adebero, MSc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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