Effectiveness of a specific exercise program for patients after knee surgery
Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise Programme Versus Usual Care in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study tests if a special exercise program can help people recover better after knee surgery compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla, Fethiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT05999864 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise program compared to usual care in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty. It aims to evaluate various outcomes including pain intensity, disability level, proprioception, kinesiophobia, balance, range of motion, and functional status. The study will involve at least 32 volunteer patients from the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Fethiye State Hospital, with evaluations conducted at 6 weeks and 2 months post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 60 years or older who have undergone unilateral total knee arthroplasty and are 6 weeks post-operative.
Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities, previous knee surgeries, or other orthopedic issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients recovering from knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific exercise program's efficacy in this context is not widely tested, making it a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone unilateral total knee arthroplasty surgery and being 6 weeks postoperative * Participate in all necessary follow-up assessments * 60 years of age or older * Understand simple commands * Signing the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * A previous history of total knee arthroplasty * Presence of revision surgery * Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral knee * Severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases * Extreme obesity (bki\>35) * Presence of malignancy * Have any other orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect treatment and assessments * Situations that prevent communication * Lack of cooperation during the study
Where this trial is running
Muğla, Fethiye
- Fethiye State Hospital — Muğla, Fethiye, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: İsmet Tümtürk, MSc — Süleyman Demirel University
- Study coordinator: Fatih Özden, PhD
- Email: fatihozden@mu.edu.tr
- Phone: 543 433 4593
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.