Fall prevention program for elderly after knee replacement
The Short- and Long-term Effects of Fall Prevention Program on the Number of Falls Among Elderly Following Total Knee Replacement: a Pragmatic Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.
NA · Ministry of Health, Kuwait · NCT05642260
This study tests if adding a fall prevention program to regular physical therapy can help older adults who have had knee replacement surgery stay safe from falls and improve their balance and movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ministry of Health, Kuwait (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuwait City) |
| Trial ID | NCT05642260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates the effects of a comprehensive fall prevention program integrated with conventional physiotherapy on elderly patients who have undergone total knee replacement (TKR). The study aims to determine whether this combined approach is more effective in reducing falls, improving balance, and enhancing functional ability compared to conventional physiotherapy alone. It is a parallel group prospective randomized controlled trial lasting 24 weeks, focusing on older adults at Al-Razi orthopedic hospital. The study addresses the significant risk of falls in this population, which can lead to serious health complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 60 years and older who have been diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the knee and have undergone unilateral total knee replacement.
Not a fit: Patients who have had revision TKR surgery, systemic inflammatory conditions, neurological disorders, or other health issues that prevent participation in physiotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of falls among elderly patients recovering from knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar exercise-based interventions for fall prevention in older adults, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender. * Aged 60 years and older. * Diagnosed with primary osteoarthritis of the knee. * Underwent unilateral TKR. Exclusion Criteria: * revision TKR surgery * history of systemic inflammatory conditions (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus erythematosus), * neurological disorders (i.e., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke) * lower limb surgery/trauma in the past 12 months * have cognitive and/or vision impairments * post-surgical complications (e.g., infection, intraoperative fracture) * any health condition that may preclude them from undertaking physiotherapy.
Where this trial is running
Kuwait City
- Alrazi orthopedic hospital — Kuwait City, Kuwait (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hadeel H Alsaleh, PhD
- Email: golden_land85@hotmail.com
- Phone: 0096565064141
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: Fall, Osteo Arthritis Knee, Total Knee Replacement, fall, older people, fall prevention, TKR, rehabilitation