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Floating on air: anti-gravity treadmill tested for hip replacement recovery

NCT ID NCT07170215

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rijeka Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether walking on an anti-gravity treadmill (which reduces body weight by 80%) helps people recover strength and mobility after total hip replacement. 34 adults with hip osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either anti-gravity treadmill training or standard physiotherapy. The main focus was on hip muscle strength, along with pain and walking tests.

What this could mean

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Active substance
anti-gravity treadmill (ALTERG VIA device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentler way to exercise early after hip replacement, possibly speeding up recovery of strength and mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 34 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the device is not a substitute for standard rehab.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria was primary osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included: Undergoing surgery using a different technique, revision hip replacement, acute illness, cognitive impairment, and declining participation in the study.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, hip Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoarthritis, hip

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Thalassotherapia Opatija

    Rijeka, 51000, Croatia

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