RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07427758

Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Kinesiophobia and Functional Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Kinesiophobia and Clinical Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement)

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing kinesiophobia and improving Clinical outcomes in postoperative patients following total hip arthroplasty The main question it aims to answer is: Does the addition of cognitive behavioral therapy to standard physical therapy rehabilitation exercise reduce kinesiophobia and pain while improving functional mobility and quality of life in postoperative patients after total hip arthroplasty ? Participants will be divided into two groups to be compared: the first group (Control group) will only receive standard physical therapy rehabilitation exercises , consistent with routine post-total hip arthroplasty care, while the second group ( experimental group) will receive the same program in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

((1) postoperative unilateral THA for the first time; (2) at least primary education; (3) ≥18 years of age ; (4) voluntary participation and close cooperation with the care plan; and (5) agreement to continue the intervention and the six-month follow-up after discharge,(6) high level of kinesiophobia on Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia(TSK), (7)medically stable and cleared by their orthopedic surgeon.

Exclusion Criteria1

(1) revision surgery, (2) severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral hip, (3) severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular disease, (4) body mass index above 40, (5) presence of malignancy, any other orthopedic or neurologic problem that might affect treatment and assessments, (6) any condition that might interfere with communication, (7) or lack of cooperation during the study.(9) Individuals with cognitive disorder,(10) individuals with any psychological disease or disorder,(10) Had previously participated in a CBT intervention,(11) pregnancy.