TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY (THA)

This study is testing which of two nerve-blocking techniques works better for pain relief after hip replacement surgery. About 130 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer psoas sheath block or a standard fascia iliaca block. Researchers will measure pain leve…

This study is testing a specific type of strength training during rehabilitation after a hip replacement. It aims to see if this training, which involves restricting blood flow to the working muscles, helps people regain leg strength faster and feel less pain. The trial will invo…

This study is testing if a special ultrasound-guided injection in the lower back, given during surgery, helps control pain better after a total hip replacement. Researchers will compare patients who get this injection to those who receive standard pain medications. The main goal …

This study is testing if adding digital, sensor-based exercises to standard physical therapy helps frail older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. It will compare two groups: one gets standard rehab, and the other gets standard rehab plus tech-assisted exercises. Th…

This study is testing whether a 12-week digital exercise program, delivered on a tablet at home, can help older adults become more physically active after hip replacement surgery. Researchers want to see if adding personal coaching to the program makes it more effective. They wil…

This study is testing if adding cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after a total hip replacement. It focuses on reducing 'kinesiophobia'—the fear of moving and getting re-injured—which can slow down rehab…

This study is testing a new, FDA-approved non-opioid pain medication called Suzetrigine (Journavx™) for people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it can effectively manage post-surgery pain and reduce the need for traditional opioid painkillers, which can have …

This study aims to understand what happens inside the joints of people with severe hip or knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will collect and analyze tissue samples from 1,000 patients who are already scheduled for joint replacement surgery. They will measure levels of metals and i…