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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Molde University College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Molde, Møre og Romsdal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 5, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | December 15, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05892133 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
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Molde University College
Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Berg — Molde UC
- Study coordinator: Berg
- Email: olbe@himolde.no
- Phone: +47 71 19 57 71
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.