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Feasibility Study on the Implementation of Local Muscle Vibration as Part of a Rehabilitation Program for Elderly Patients Following Fracture of the Upper End of the Femur
Led by Hospices Civils de Lyon · Updated on 2026-02-09
25
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Fractures at the upper end of the femur are the second most common fracture in elderly patients, leading to serious complications such as psychomotor maladjustment, pain, and increased risk of death or institutionalization. This research evaluates the use of local muscle vibration as part of rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery in patients aged 75 and older to see if it can be integrated into care and improve muscle recovery and function. Participants will undergo a standard rehabilitation program combined with local vibration sessions lasting 30 minutes, five times a week, for four weeks. The study includes initial and final assessments of muscle strength, physical performance, pain, and risk of falling. Researchers will also collect feedback from patients and healthcare staff about the acceptability and feasibility of incorporating local vibration into the rehabilitation process. During the study, patients will have evaluations of daily living activities, frailty, nutrition, muscle strength, physical performance, and fall risk at the start and end of the rehabilitation protocol. Data on session attendance, tolerability, and reasons for missed sessions will be recorded. Questionnaires will assess patient and staff satisfaction with the local vibration technique. The study aims to understand how well this therapy fits into current care and its impact on recovery over a total of four weeks of treatment and follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Feasibility of Integrating Local Vibration Into Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients After Hip Fracture
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 75 or over who have undergone surgery for a fracture of the upper end of the femur
- Hospitalised in the SMR department no later than 14 days after their operation
- Resource Iso Group greater than or equal to 3 on the Aggir scale
- Patient capable of consenting who has signed a consent form or patient unable to express consent with consent from a trusted person, family member, close relative, guardian, or curator within 2 days
- Affiliated to a social security scheme
You will not qualify if you...
- Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
- Individuals with severe psycho-behavioral disorders such as major psychiatric or neurocognitive disorders
- Persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research
- Contraindications to electrical stimulation including having active devices like pacemakers, defibrillators, insulin pumps, or neurostimulators
- Patients with phlebitis or risk of thrombosis
- Epileptic patients
- Patients with fragile skin or open wounds on the lower limbs
- Participation in another interventional study with an ongoing exclusion period at pre-inclusion
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo various evaluations including functional, frailty, nutritional assessments, and physical performance tests before starting rehabilitation.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive a standard rehabilitation programme combined with local vibration sessions 5 times a week for 30 minutes each session for 4 weeks.
5 visits per week for 4 weeks
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo the same tests as the initial assessment with additional measurement of isometric strength on the injured limb to evaluate progress after rehabilitation.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 4 weeks after treatment
Participants and paramedical teams complete questionnaires to assess the acceptability and satisfaction related to the local vibration implementation.
1 visit or questionnaire completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
HOPITAL PIERRE GARRAUD - Service de MEDECINE GERIATRIQUE
Lyon, France, 69005
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Research Team
A
Alexandre MENDIBIL, MD
S
Stéphanie TRIPOZ DIT MASSON
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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