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Rocking Chairs as Post-operative Treatment for Older Adults After Hip Surgery
Sponsor: University of Missouri, Kansas City
Summary
Feasibility and acceptability randomized controlled trial exploring the use of a rocking chair after a total hip arthroplasty in adults who are aged 65 or older. Primary aims include its feasibility and acceptability; exploratory aims include the impact of rocking on pain, gastrointestinal effects, anxiety, ambulation, and additional healthcare visits.
Official title: Feasibility and Acceptability of the Impact of a Rocking Chair Intervention on Recovery Compared to Standard Care of Stationary Chair on Older Adults After Elective Orthopedic Hip Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-05-15
Completion Date
2026-10-31
Last Updated
2026-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Active rocking in a rocking chair
Participants will actively rock 3 times per day for 30 minutes in a rocking chair
Sitting upright in a stationary chair
Participants will sit upright in a stationary chair 3 times per day for 30 minutes