Home exercise program shows promise for hip replacement recovery

NCT ID NCT06274866

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a personalized, supervised home exercise program helps people recover better after total hip replacement compared to just receiving an exercise brochure. 44 people who had hip replacement surgery were split into two groups: one got a tailored exercise plan with check-ins every two weeks, the other got a standard brochure. Researchers measured pain, balance, muscle strength, and function before surgery, 2 weeks after, and 12 weeks after.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

supervised home-based exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that a personalized, supervised home exercise plan helps people recover better after hip replacement surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program requires regular check-ins, which may not be practical for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yeditepe Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)