Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

Total Knee Arthroplasty Clinical Trial

Official title:

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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03160534
• Other study ID #: 2015-0472
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: May 18, 2017
• Last updated: October 19, 2017
• Start date: July 1, 2016
• Est. completion date: August 1, 2017

Study information

• Verified date: October 2017
• Source: Balgrist University Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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

Description:

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 20
• Est. completion date: August 1, 2017
• Est. primary completion date: July 1, 2017
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Total Knee Arthroplasty

Intervention

Other:
• preoperative exercise
Each intervention session contains a stretching part and aerobic training

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Switzerland	Balgrist University Hospital	Zurich

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Balgrist University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Switzerland, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Stair climbing test	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.	5 minutes
Secondary	Knee - Range of Motion	The range of motion of the knee will be assessed.	2 minutes
Secondary	Tegner Activity Scale and Lysholm Score	The Lysholm score and the Tegner activity scale are widely used for assessing knee function and activity level after knee ligament injuries	10 minutes
Secondary	Patient Global Impression of Change	The self-report measure Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) reflects a patient's belief about the efficacy of treatment.	2 minutes
Secondary	Risk of Discharge to a Rehabilitation Facility	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.	20 minutes