Status:
WITHDRAWN
Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Utilizing a Hydraulically Adjustable Walker in the Treatment of Hip Fracture
Lead Sponsor:
MaineHealth
Conditions:
Mobility Limitation
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy of a new walker with hydraulically adjustable legs (HAW) in increasing patients' mobility, especially over uneven terrains such as stairs. An att...
Detailed Description
Assistive walking devices are well known and come in various forms, such as canes, crutches, and walkers. Their primary purpose has been to allow someone to be more functional, safe, and independent a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. 40 consecutive mentally competent patients (as determined by a score of 22 or higher on the mini mental state exam.) 2. Patients age 65-90 who suffer an acute hip fracture from a fall and will be assigned to the use of a walker. The patient will be given and instructed on the use of the Waldo County General Hospital standard walker or the HAW.
Exclusion
- 1\. Patients who are deemed cognitively impaired (scores less than 22 on mini mental state exam).
- 2\. Patients who are unable to lift a walker up onto steps. 3. Patients who have upper extremity weakness or injury due to fall and unsafe to use a standard walker as intended.
- 4\. Patient who are shorter than five foot two inches tall or patients six foot three inches or taller as height limitations are based on prototypes available at this time.
- Early withdrawal can be done at any time by a patient for any reason especially if the patient feels unsafe with the assigned walker or if surgery is indicated for a non-union of the fracture or failure of the implanted TFN.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03829163
Start Date
March 1 2019
End Date
March 1 2021
Last Update
September 23 2021
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