Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 50 to 80

Effect of strength training before knee surgery on recovery and satisfaction

Official title: Prehabilitation Effect on Function and Patient Satisfaction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Run by Molde University College · NCT05892133 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if doing strength training before knee surgery can help patients recover better and feel more satisfied after their operation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorMolde University College
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Molde, Møre og Romsdal)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 5, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedDecember 15, 2023
Trial IDNCT05892133 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for total knee arthroplasty.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cognitive disabilities, inflammatory muscle diseases, significant joint deformities, or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of prehabilitation, specifically maximal strength training, on patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis. The aim is to determine whether engaging in strength training prior to surgery can enhance recovery outcomes and increase patient satisfaction post-operatively. Given that a significant percentage of patients report dissatisfaction after knee replacement surgery, this approach seeks to address a critical gap in pre-surgical care. The study will evaluate functional improvements and satisfaction levels following the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery times and higher satisfaction rates for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While the concept of prehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach focusing on strength training prior to knee surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Knee artrosis, refered to surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Kognitive disability
* Inflamatory disease in muscles
* varus/ valgus and extension deficit \>15 degrees
* Neurological disorders

Where it's running

  • Molde University College
    Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.