Simple foot exercises may boost hip replacement recovery
NCT ID NCT07665801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding foot core exercises to standard hip rehab can improve leg strength, balance, and function after total hip replacement. Fifty participants will either do routine hip exercises or those plus foot exercises for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle changes and movement quality using ultrasound and other tools.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foot core exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery and mobility after hip replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The exercises may not provide significant benefits over standard hip rehab alone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University
RECRUITINGAnkara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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