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NCT Number: NCT03768206

The PATH Study to Promote Physical Activity After Knee Replacement

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical therapist led physical activity intervention for knee replacement patients within an outpatient physical therapy facility.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Arthroplasty Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

40 year–79 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Palmetto Health- USC Orthopedic Center, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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About this study

Physical activity does not typically increase after knee replacement; thus, the purpose of this study is to examine if physical activity levels will be higher among knee replacement patients who receive a physical therapist led physical activity intervention during standard physical therapy sessions. Physical activity levels will be assessed at the start of outpatient therapy and at 12 weeks after surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Be 40-79 years of age
  • Have had a knee replacement in the last 2 months
  • Be willing to wear and accelerometer for 7 days during assessments
  • Be English speaking

Exclusion criteria

  • Have any contraindications to activity
  • Have a mobility limiting comorbidity
  • Have a scheduled surgery within the next 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Standard physical therapy

Behavioral

Participants will receive standard outpatient physical therapy that is typical following knee replacement

Physical therapist discuss aerobic physical activity

Behavioral

Physical therapists will provide recommendations to increase aerobic physical activity and set goals during standard physical therapy sessions after knee replacement.

Physical Activity Session

Behavioral

Participants will receive a one hour coaching session on aerobic physical activity and goal setting after knee replacement.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Enrolled

    Time frame: Baseline

    Feasibility will be determined based on the number of participants enrolled vs. the number approached

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Complete the 12 Week Assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Acceptability will be determined by the percentage of participants completing the 12 week assessment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Moderate-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Total number of minutes of objectively-measured moderate-vigorous intensity (>2020 counts/min) physical activity/week assessed using Actigraph link activity monitors worn around the waist for 7 days.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of South Carolina

Other

Collaborators

  • Prisma Health-Midlands

Registry information

Official study title

Promoting Physical Activity Via Physical Therapist Following Knee Replacement- The PATH Study

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Dec 7, 2018
Registry last updated
Jul 21, 2021

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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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