Rocking Chairs as Post-operative Treatment for Older Adults After Hip Surgery

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Conditions studied: Postoperative Care

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07544550

Run by

University of Missouri, Kansas City

People needed

60

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-10-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-27

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• scheduled to undergo an elective primary total hip arthroplasty
• Weigh less than 163kg (limit of rocking chair)
• Able to consent
• Able to rock with at least one leg

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to sit in a chair for at least 30 minutes at a time
• Hospitalized more than 24 hours after surgery
• Cannot read and understand the English language
• Planned disposition to rehabilitation facility or skilled nursing facility
• Known vestibular dysfunction (such as Menieres, traumatic brain injury, vertigo)

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