Improving rehabilitation for veterans after knee surgery
Improving Rehabilitation for Veterans After Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Individualized Recovery Trajectories
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · NIH-11056763
This study is all about helping veterans recover better after knee surgery by creating a special tool that uses past recovery information to predict how each person will heal, so doctors can give the right support and care tailored just for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation for veterans who have undergone total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by using a personalized approach. It aims to develop a clinical decision support tool that utilizes historical recovery data to predict individual recovery trajectories. This tool will help clinicians allocate rehabilitation resources more effectively, identify veterans at risk for poor outcomes, and tailor treatment plans to meet each veteran's specific goals and needs. By monitoring recovery progress, the project seeks to ensure that veterans receive timely and appropriate postoperative care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty and are seeking personalized rehabilitation strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who are not undergoing total knee arthroplasty may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and effective rehabilitation for veterans, improving their recovery outcomes after knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that personalized rehabilitation approaches can improve outcomes, suggesting that this innovative method may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STEVENS-LAPSLEY, JENNIFER E. — VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: STEVENS-LAPSLEY, JENNIFER E.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.