Status:
COMPLETED
Postoperative Anemia and Functional Outcomes After Fast-track Primary Hip Arthroplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Vejle Hospital
Conditions:
Arthroplasty, Hip Replacement
Anemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possible association between postoperative anaemia and functional outcomes the first 2 weeks after primary hip arthroplasty. The investigators hypothesise...
Detailed Description
Postoperative anemia may impair postoperative rehabilitation due to anemia related symptoms such as fatigue or dizziness. Although, the impact of postoperative anemia on postoperative rehabilitation a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients undergoing primary unilateral THA
- Age 65 or older
Exclusion
- Not able to give consent
- Not able to walk prior to surgery
- Chronic need for RBC transfusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
125 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01514006
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
August 1 2013
Last Update
March 9 2015
Active Locations (2)
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1
Gentofte Hospital, Department of orthopedic surgery
Gentofte Municipality, Denmark
2
Vejle Sygehus, Department of orthopedic surgery
Vejle, Denmark