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NCT Number: NCT03160534

Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

This study evaluates the effect of preoperative exercise in patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty.

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Key information

Conditions

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Balgrist University Hospital

Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

About this study

The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of a single (9 sessions) prescription community based preoperative physical therapy in patients awaiting a Total Knee Arthroplasty, taking prognostic factors into account.

The investigators will use different outcome measures to evaluate any possible effects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing a Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Signed informed consent after being informed

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute pain
  • Weakness due to neurological problems
  • Known or suspected non-compliance
  • High BMI > 28
  • Patellar residual subluxation
  • High patellar height

Treatment and study plan

Preoperative exercise

Other

Each intervention session contains a stretching part and aerobic training

Primary outcomes

  1. Stair climbing test

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    The stair climbing test (SCT) measures the time used to ascend and descend a flight of twelve steps. Patients are asked to complete the test as quickly as they felt safe and comfortable.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Knee - Range of Motion

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    The range of motion of the knee will be assessed.

  2. Tegner Activity Scale and Lysholm Score

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    The Lysholm score and the Tegner activity scale are widely used for assessing knee function and activity level after knee ligament injuries

  3. Patient Global Impression of Change

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    The self-report measure Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) reflects a patient's belief about the efficacy of treatment.

  4. Risk of Discharge to a Rehabilitation Facility

    Time frame: 20 minutes

    Costs and duration of postoperative rehabilitation will be measured with help of a personal calendar. All participants will report on this calendar any post-acute care services after surgery, Costs of skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and inpatient rehabilitation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Balgrist University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
May 19, 2017
Registry last updated
Oct 23, 2017

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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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