Chair rise training shows promise for hip fracture rehab

NCT ID NCT05840315

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Horsholm Municipality Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a high-density sit-to-stand exercise program is feasible for older adults recovering from a hip fracture. Thirty patients aged 60 and older performed supervised chair rise exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the training could improve leg strength without causing lasting hip pain. Researchers measured adherence, pain levels, and dropouts to determine if the program is practical for wider use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: high-density sit-to-stand functional resistance training
What this could lead to: If successful, this training approach could become a standard part of hip fracture rehabilitation, helping older adults regain leg strength and mobility more effectively.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 30 participants and no comparison group. The training may still cause pain or be too difficult for some patients, and results may not apply to all hip fracture patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FALL INJURY HIP FRACTURES SARCOPENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hørsholm municipality

Hørsholm, Capitol Region, 2970, Denmark

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