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NCT Number: NCT06336200

Knee Osteoarthritis and Kinesiophobia

Kinesiophobia after total knee arthroplasty is an important parameter affecting recovery. However, the relationship between kinesiophobia and the factors it may cause is not clear. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia, pain, fear of falling, mobility and proprioception in the early period after total knee arthroplasty.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Anxiety Disorders Arthritis Joint Diseases Kinesiophobia Mental Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Phobic Disorders Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ankara Pursaklar Public Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Various biopsychosocial factors affect the recovery process and quality of life after total knee arthroplasty. This situation reaches a level that can affect the daily life activities of patients, especially in the long term. Especially kinesiophobia is one of these factors. This condition also affects the proprioceptive sense in the knee, the capacity to move and the fear of falling. However, studies have generally examined long-term effects after total knee arthroplasty. Early studies are limited in number. More studies are needed to better understand the relationship between kinesiophobia and biopsychosocial factors. Additionally, the lack of relationship between the patients' kinesiophobia level, fear of falling, and proprioception in the early period after TKA draws attention. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia, pain, fear of falling, mobility and proprioception in the early period after TKA.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 18-80
  • Total knee arthroplasty surgery due to knee osteoarthritis
  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Previously had knee surgery or fracture
  • Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
  • Those with severe obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m2)
  • Those with sensory and motor impairments
  • Revision knee arthroplasty planned
  • Venous thromboembolism
  • Neurological diseases (MS, Parkinson, etc.)
  • Early post-surgical complications

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Kinesiophobia

    Time frame: Baseline

    Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale will be used to measure the level of fear of movement and re-injury. In this scale, a score ranges from 17 to 68, and an increase in the score means an increase in kinesiophobia. A score of 39.5 and above indicates the presence of high kinesiophobia.

  2. Severity of pain

    Time frame: Baseline

    Visual analog scale (VAS) will be used to evaluate individuals' level of knee pain. A value of 0 indicates no pain, a value of 10 indicates very high pain.

  3. Functional mobility

    Time frame: Baseline

    'Timed Up and Go Test' will be used to evaluate the mobility and functions of the patients.

  4. Proprioception

    Time frame: Baseline

    Patients' knee joint proprioception sense will be measured with the 'Knee Joint Position Sense Test'. The angle of deviation from the target angle will be determined.

  5. Fear of falling

    Time frame: Baseline

    While performing daily living activities, self-confidence and fear of falling will be evaluated with The Falls Efficacy Scale-International. A score between 16-65 is taken and as the total score increases, the probability of falling increases.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

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Registry information

Official study title

Kinesiophobia in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 28, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 18, 2024

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