The HELLO Trial

Status: Currently undergoing data analysis.

Study Description: This observational cohort study aims to evaluate the recovery of 200 patients who are having routine robotic hip replacement surgery at Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital.

Objectives: To assess clinical outcomes in the year post surgery for patients undergoing robotic-arm assisted total hip replacement through: monitoring of surgery-related complications and readmissions; accuracy of component positioning; progress of rehabilitation following surgery using functional and objective measures including analysis of gait and muscle strength testing; patient reported outcome measures following surgery. To assess surgery-related resource use for patients undergoing hip replacement using the Mako robot. To measure physical activity prior to surgery, and for the first 6 weeks following discharge from the hospital.

Study Start Date: July 2019.

Estimated Study Completion Date: May 2024.

Follow-Up: 1 year.

Number of Patients: 200 patients.

Study Sites: Nuffield Health Hospital, Bournemouth, UK and Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI), Bournemouth University.

Registry Link: Study Details | An Evaluation of Health Outcomes for Mako Hip Replacement | ClinicalTrials.gov