Can video calls replace clinic visits for hip replacement recovery?

NCT ID NCT06238960

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares a mix of telerehabilitation (10 remote sessions) plus in-person physiotherapy against standard in-person rehab (16 sessions) for people who have had a total hip replacement. Researchers will measure pain, function, and patient satisfaction in 104 adults aged 50-80. The goal is to see if the remote option is just as good for recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telerehabilitation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that combining telerehabilitation with in-person physiotherapy is a convenient and effective option for recovery after hip replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 104 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Telerehabilitation may not suit all patients, especially those with limited tech skills.

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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.

PHYSIOTHERAPY TELEREHABILITATION TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITING

Bologna, Italia, 40136, Italy

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