Evaluating how wait times for knee surgery affect patients' quality of life
The Effects of Surgical Wait Time on Function, Pain and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients Awaiting Knee Arthroplasty: a Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study
Dijklander Ziekenhuis · NCT06127719
This study looks at how long people have to wait for knee surgery affects their pain and quality of life while they wait for treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dijklander Ziekenhuis (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hoorn, North Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06127719 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the impact of surgical wait times on knee function, pain levels, and overall quality of life in patients awaiting knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis. It aims to gather data through questionnaires from individuals on the waiting list for either total or partial knee arthroplasty. The study highlights the significance of timely surgical intervention in managing the symptoms and disability associated with knee osteoarthritis. By understanding the effects of wait times, the study seeks to inform better management strategies for patients suffering from this condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals on the waiting list for partial or total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not on the waiting list for knee arthroplasty or those who do not have knee osteoarthritis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies and policies regarding surgical wait times for knee arthroplasty, enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on surgical wait times in knee arthroplasty is less commonly studied, related research has shown that timely interventions can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * on the waiting list for partial or total knee arthroplasty * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Hoorn, North Holland
- Dijklander Hospital — Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rienk van Beek, drs
- Email: r.vanbeek@dijklander.nl
- Phone: +31229257257
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 Osteoarthritis, knee arthroplasty, surgical waiting time, waiting list, knee pain, total knee arthroplasy, partial knee arthroplasty, knee function