Strategies used by patients when getting in and out of bed early after hip fracture surgery - The HIP-ME-UP cohort.
Maria Swennergren Hansen, Jeanette Wassar Kirk, Morten Tange Kristensen...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40257221Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 60Years +
All Genders
ID07561164
Feasibility, Fidelity, and Acceptability of a Co-designed Intervention to Promote Mobility in Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
Led by Hvidovre University Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-29
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying a co-designed mobility intervention called HIP-ME-UP to support early and frequent movement in older adults hospitalized after hip fracture surgery. Hip fractures often cause loss of independence and complications, and many patients remain inactive despite recommendations for early mobilization. This study aims to see if the HIP-ME-UP intervention can be delivered as planned, is acceptable to patients and healthcare staff, and fits into routine hospital care. The HIP-ME-UP intervention includes four key parts: a dedicated porter assisting with mobility activities led by physiotherapists and occupational therapists, standardized training to help patients get in and out of bed independently, group exercises supervised by physiotherapists, and encouragement of personal daily activities like using the bathroom when possible. Participants will receive this intervention during their hospital stay in orthopedic wards over about an 8-week period. Participants will be monitored for recruitment and retention rates, how well the intervention is delivered, and its acceptability through questionnaires and interviews. Mobility, physical activity, pain, and quality of life will also be recorded to help interpret the findings. Data collection will continue up to four months after discharge to evaluate feasibility and support decisions about future larger studies.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Feasibility of a Co-designed Mobility Intervention After Hip Fracture Surgery
Who Can Participate
Age: 60Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 60 years or older
- Admitted to one of the two acute orthopedic wards at Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre following hip fracture surgery
- Pre-fracture Cumulated Ambulation Score of 3 points or higher indicating independence or assisted independence in basic mobility activities
- Able to provide informed consent independently or through a legally authorized proxy
- Inclusion no later than the third day after surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Non-ambulatory before the fracture, such as permanently bedbound or wheelchair-dependent
- Terminal illness with limited expected survival
- Post-operative weight-bearing restrictions preventing mobility activities
- Multiple fractures or suspected pathological fractures related to malignancy
- Clinically unstable or conditions where early mobilization is contraindicated
- Previous participation in HIP-ME-UP Study 4 to avoid repeated involvement in related studies
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Inpatient Treatment
Duration - Approximately 8 weeks during hospitalization
Participants receive the HIP-ME-UP mobility intervention, which includes support for early and frequent mobility through structured mobility activities, supervised group exercise, and encouragement of daily living activities during their hospitalization after hip fracture surgery.
Ongoing visits during hospitalization as part of routine care
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 4 months post-discharge
Participants are followed up to assess retention, data completeness, and acceptability of the intervention after discharge from the hospital.
Visits at discharge and 4 months post-discharge
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Hvidovre Hospital
Hvidovre, Denmark, 2650
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Research Team
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Sofie T Lindholm, MHSc
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Maria S Hansen, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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Published Research Related To This Trial
Very low levels of physical activity among patients hospitalized following hip fracture surgery: a prospective cohort study.
Maria Swennergren Hansen, Morten Tange Kristensen, Camilla Kampp Zilmer...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39835691