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

Balgrist University Hospital1 site in 1 country20 target enrollmentJuly 1, 2016

ConditionsTotal Knee Arthroplasty

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Total Knee Arthroplasty
Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital
Enrollment: 20
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Stair climbing test
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 8 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 1, 2016

End Date

August 1, 2017

Last Updated

8 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Balgrist University Hospital

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stair climbing test

Time Frame: 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.