Comparing rehabilitation methods after knee surgery using a smart brace and physical therapy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is a prospective, randomized, noninferiority comparison of rehabilitation methods following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It involves adult patients over 18 years old who are scheduled for unilateral primary TKA. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving traditional outpatient physical therapy and the other using a validated smart knee brace for rehabilitation. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the smart brace against standard physical therapy in improving recovery outcomes post-surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ages 18-100
* Indicated for primary total knee arthroplasty
* Possess a smartphone with capabilities to use the FocusMotion app and FM2 Knee Brace
* Home discharge post-operatively

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior ipsilateral knee surgery
* Prior manipulation under anesthesia of either knee
* BMI \> 40

Where it's running

• University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  Iowa City, Iowa, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lauren Crowe, BS
• Email: lauren-keitel@uiowa.edu
• Phone: 319-467-7128

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.