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Efficacy of a Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Intervention
NCT00592813 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Background: Many people who have suffered a hip fracture are discharged from rehabilitation services with significant residual functional limitations and disability. We believe that a home-based exercise program that incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques to increase exercise adherence and promote the return to daily activities could extend the benefits of formal rehabilitation for patients who have suffered a hip fracture. Specific Aims: We will conduct a 5-year multi-site randomized controlled trial in patients who have suffered a recent hip fracture and have completed all rehabilitation services. The specific aim that this project will address is whether: Participation in the Strong for Life (SFL) program will improve function and disability outcomes in participants 6-months after they are discharged from rehabilitation services. This study will also investigate the following secondary hypotheses: 1. Changes in function and disability at 6-month follow-up will be correlated with changes in all three proposed intermediary variables: muscle strength, balance, and self-efficacy. 2. The SFL program will significantly improve health-related quality of life among participants at 6-month follow-up. 3. At 9-month follow-up the SFL program will continue to have a significant impact on participants' function and disability compared to the control group. Target population: The target population will be people aged 60 years or more who have suffered a recent traumatic hip fracture, have one or more residual functional limitations and have completed all inpatient, outpatient or homecare rehabilitation services. Intervention: We will use an enhanced version of the Strong for Life program. This home-based exercise program will include both resistance exercises using Thera-bands that will be shown on a video/DVD and weight-bearing exercises that are progressed using a step and/or a weighted vest. A cognitive-behavioral program that is customized for people recove
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Enhanced Strong for Life
- BEHAVIORAL cardiovascular nutrition education
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital — Cambridge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 232 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00592813
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00592813 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 232 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University, which has 150 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Hip Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Enhanced Strong for Life is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00592813 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00592813 about?
NCT00592813 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of a Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Intervention". Background: Many people who have suffered a hip fracture are discharged from rehabilitation services with significant residual functional limitations and disability. We believe that a home-based exercise program that incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques to increase exercise adherence and pr...
What is the current status of trial NCT00592813?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 232 participants. The study started on 2008-04. Estimated completion is 2012-11.
What conditions does trial NCT00592813 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hip Fracture, Disability. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00592813?
The interventions under investigation include: Enhanced Strong for Life (BEHAVIORAL), cardiovascular nutrition education (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00592813?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 150 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00592813 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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