Can video calls replace clinic visits for hip replacement recovery?

NCT ID NCT06238960

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Italia, 40136, Italy

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