Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Interventions: Other: preoperative exercise

• Registration Number: NCT03160534
• Lead Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital

Brief Summary

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

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-07-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-05-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-05-18
• Study First Posted: 2017-05-19
• Primary Completion: 2017-07-01
• Study Completion: 2017-08-01
• Status Verified: 2017-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 2017-10-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention	preoperative exercise	Preoperative exercise intervention

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stair climbing test	5 minutes	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Balgrist University Hospital; 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland