Hip replacement recovery: could your smartphone replace paper forms?

NCT ID NCT04749511

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a smartphone app (Google Forms) to fill out recovery questionnaires after hip replacement is as good as the traditional paper method. Researchers will compare how many patients complete the digital survey on time versus the paper one. The goal is to see if digital tools can make follow-up easier and more reliable for both patients and doctors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: digital questionnaire (Google Forms)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that digital surveys are a reliable and more convenient way to track patient recovery after hip replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility, not on improving health outcomes. The results may not apply to all patients, especially those without smartphones.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITING

Bologna, Italia, 40136, Italy

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