Optimizing knee replacement rehab with a personalized, veteran-focused plan
Official title: Optimizing Rehabilitation Prescription after Knee Replacement: Advancing the "people-like-me" approach for Veteran-centered Care
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-11348061 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to help Veterans recover better after knee replacement by comparing a new, personalized rehab plan to typical care using real patient histories.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2RD000357-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11348061 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans who have had or are about to have a total knee replacement and receive care through the VA
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose recovery does not follow typical patterns or who have contraindications to enhanced rehab may see no benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses a predictive, patient-centered approach to improve rehabilitation after total knee replacement for Veterans. It compares how a new “people-like-me” rehabilitation model performs against standard post-surgical care by looking at multiple recovery areas, not just one. By using pre- and post-operative data and historical patient stories, the team aims to tailor rehab plans to each individual’s recovery speed and needs. The goal is to identify which patients are at risk for poorer outcomes and adjust therapy accordingly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help more Veterans regain function and reduce persistent pain after knee replacement.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rehab studies struggled to predict outcomes; this project tests a more personalized, history-informed approach with potential for better prediction.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Graber, Jeremy — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Graber, Jeremy
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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.