Exploring walking speed after knee replacement surgery
MAXIMAL and SELF-SELECTED WALKING SPEED AFTER KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
This study is testing how walking speed changes in people aged 55 and older before and after knee replacement surgery to see if it can help predict their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 55 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06847113 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the walking speed of individuals aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee arthroplasty. It will measure both maximal and self-selected walking speeds as indicators of physical function before and after surgery. Participants will undergo standardized functional tests and report their outcomes at three months and twelve months post-operation. The goal is to determine if walking speed can serve as a predictive measure of postoperative recovery and function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 55 years old, scheduled for primary knee arthroplasty, and able to walk independently.
Not a fit: Patients with knee arthroplasty due to reasons other than osteoarthritis or those with severe neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the assessment and follow-up care for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored walking speed post-surgery, this specific approach focusing on both maximal and self-selected speeds in knee arthroplasty is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: age 55 +, living in or near the city of Oslo (up to appox 2 hours commute), sceduled for primary knee arthroplasty, able to walk independently with or without walking aids, understand and speak Norwegian sufficently to take instructions and respond to questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: Other reasons than osteoarthritis for knee arthroplasty, revision due to infection or failure, arthroplasty in the same or other limb during the 12 months time period, severe neurological or ohter types of disease that affects walking (e.g MS; parkinsonism, hemiplegiea)
Where this trial is running
Oslo
- Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital — Oslo, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brita Stanghelle, PhD
- Email: brita.stanghelle@oslomet.no
- Phone: +47 97514751
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.