Comparing exercise programs for knee surgery recovery
Examining the Effect of Action Observation Therapy Added to the Telerehabilitation-Based Standard Exercise Program on Patient-Reported and Performance-Based Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
NA · Pamukkale University · NCT06162208
This study is testing whether adding action observation therapy to a standard exercise program helps people recover better from knee surgery compared to just doing exercises at home or through telerehabilitation alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pamukkale University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Denizli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06162208 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of action observation therapy combined with a standard telerehabilitation exercise program for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a home exercise group, a telerehabilitation exercise group, or a telerehabilitation exercise group with added action observation therapy. The study will assess both patient-reported outcomes and performance-based outcomes over a six-week rehabilitation period. All patients will receive care from the same surgical team and follow a standardized physiotherapy program until discharge.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40 and older who are undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with previous major surgeries on the affected extremity or those with significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery outcomes for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using telerehabilitation and action observation therapy, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer * 40 years and older * Undergo primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty surgery after the diagnosis of osteoarthritis * Can understand, speak and write Turkish * Understand verbal and written information given * Internet access * Able to use video conferencing program Exclusion Criteria: * Revision total knee arthroplasty surgery * Previous major surgery on the extremity to be operated on * Additional comorbid diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer * Has any engine defect that may affect performance * With a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * People with alcohol or drug addiction * Hearing or visual impairment that cannot be corrected with hearing aids or glasses * Morbidly obese (BMI \> 40 kg/m2) * Who will not be able to participate in a six-week rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria for Volunteers: * Patients who did not come to follow-up after surgery for any reason, * Patients who want to leave the study, * Patients who are unable to continue the study due to an additional condition will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Denizli
- Pamukkale University — Denizli, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sinem Yenil, Msc, PT — Pamukkale University
- Study coordinator: Nevriye Ünal Süzer, Msc, PT
- Email: nevriyeunal@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 554 274 42 80
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Knee Arthroplasty, Total, Telerehabilitation, Action Observation Therapy, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Patient-Reported Outcomes, Performance-Based Outcomes