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NCT Number: NCT05745649

Restoration of Physical Function in Patients Following Total Knee Replacement: Comparison Between Resistive Strength Training Exercises & Ankle Weights

Techniques used to restore the physical functions in TKR patients

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

40 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rawal General & Dental Hospital

Islamabad, Federal, 44010, Pakistan

About this study

to restore the physical functions in TKR patients by the use of ankle weights and resistance exercises. Total 40 patients were included in this study and two groups had been formulated one as experimental and other as control. 2 sessions were given to each group for 6 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age of patients above 40 years with total knee arthroplasty
  • 4-6 weeks following TKR

Exclusion criteria

  • Age less than 40 patients
  • Concurrent medical disease that could affect the progress (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, advanced malignancy, decompensated cardiovascular disease.
  • Pain score more than 6/10

Treatment and study plan

Resistance Exercises

Other

Resistance exercises

Ankle weights

Other

Ankle weights

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    zero means no pain and 10 means worst type of pain

  2. Short form 36 Quality of life

    Time frame: 6 week

    on zero to 100 scale. minimum means low quality of life and higher values mean better quality of life

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 27, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 13, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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