Promoting Physical Activity Via Physical Therapist Following Knee Replacement- The PATH Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 45
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Percentage of Participants Who Complete the 12 Week Assessment
Study Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 40 Years to 79 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Arms & Interventions
PATH
PATH participants will receive Standard Outpatient Physical Therapy. In addition, physical therapist discuss physical activity & assist with goal setting during therapy sessions.
Intervention: Standard Physical Therapy (Behavioral)
PATH
PATH participants will receive Standard Outpatient Physical Therapy. In addition, physical therapist discuss physical activity & assist with goal setting during therapy sessions.
Intervention: Physical therapist discuss aerobic physical activity (Behavioral)
PATH-12
PATH-12 participants will receive Standard Outpatient Physical Therapy. In addition, PATH-12 participants will receive a Physical activity session (1-hour) focusing on physical activity and goal setting at 12 weeks after surgery.
Intervention: Standard Physical Therapy (Behavioral)
PATH-12
PATH-12 participants will receive Standard Outpatient Physical Therapy. In addition, PATH-12 participants will receive a Physical activity session (1-hour) focusing on physical activity and goal setting at 12 weeks after surgery.
Intervention: Physical activity session (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
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.
Number of Participants Enrolled
Time Frame: Baseline
Feasibility will be determined based on the number of participants enrolled vs. the number approached
Secondary Outcomes
- Moderate-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity(12 weeks)
Investigators
Christine A Pellegrini, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina