sing mobile application to help patients to do rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized control trial

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: osteoarthritis patients who undergo total knee arthroplasty; osteoarthritis; mobile application; rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty; technology-assisted tool

• Registration Number: TCTR20240507004
• Lead Sponsor: Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

Brief Summary

The study concludes that the treatment protocol for knee osteoarthritis, including early postoperative physical therapy and the use of technology-assisted tools, is effective in improving outcomes for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The findings align with the principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols and existing literature, showing significant improvements in Active and Passive Range of Motion (ROM), pain scores, and functional outcomes over a 6-month period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2023-12-20
• Study Start: 2024-05-07
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

we are looking for individuals who have been diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the knee and are scheduled for their first unilateral total knee arthroplasty. These individuals should not have a history of previous knee surgery due to injury, should have a body mass index of less than 30 kg/m2, and a preoperative knee flexion range of motion greater than 90 degrees. Furthermore, it is essential that either the patients themselves or their relatives have access to and can use the LINE application, something which must be confirmed after a demonstration. The ability to record and send back videos of themselves performing physical therapy exercises for review is also a prerequisite, as is the ability to attend follow-up appointments at the outpatient orthopedics department for at least 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing revision surgery, those with cognitive impairments, individuals who fail to send back videos of physical therapy exercises, or those facing complications that could affect surgical outcomes, such as knee infections or accidents, will be excluded. Additionally, patients who engage in self-performed supplementary physical therapy exercises, such as exercises done near their homes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
active range of motion post operative 3 and 6 months degree

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
passive range of motion post operative 3 and 6 months degree,pain at rest post operative 3 and 6 months visual analog scale,pain when motion post operative 3 and 6 months visual analog scale,time-up-to-go post operative 3 and 6 months second,10-m walking post operative 3 and 6 months second,chair stand post operative 3 and 6 months second,KOOS post operative 3 and 6 months score