Improving rehabilitation for veterans after knee surgery
Improving Rehabilitation for Veterans After Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Individualized Recovery Trajectories
This study is testing a new tool to help veterans recover better after knee surgery by personalizing their rehabilitation based on their individual needs and goals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 2 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05288803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines a new clinical decision support tool designed to enhance rehabilitation for veterans recovering from total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The tool aims to personalize rehabilitation treatments based on individual patient needs, goals, and preferences, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. By analyzing recovery data from similar historical patients, the tool predicts recovery trajectories, allowing clinicians to allocate resources more effectively and identify veterans at risk for suboptimal outcomes. This approach seeks to improve functional recovery while reducing the number of physical therapy visits required post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are veterans who have undergone total knee arthroplasty and are seeking outpatient rehabilitation within three weeks post-surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who received postoperative rehabilitation in home health or skilled nursing facilities, or those aged under 40 or over 90, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could lead to more efficient and effective rehabilitation for veterans, improving their recovery outcomes after knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using personalized rehabilitation approaches, but this specific clinical decision support tool is a novel application in the context of TKA rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: -Veterans who have undergone total knee arthroplasty who present for outpatient rehabilitation treatment at the participating clinics within three weeks of surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * postoperative rehabilitation treatment received in the home health or skilled nursing * age \< 40 or \>90
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado and 1 other locations
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer E. Stevens-Lapsley, PhD — Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
- Study coordinator: Jennifer E Stevens-Lapsley, PhD
- Email: Jennifer.Stevens-Lapsley@va.gov
- Phone: (303) 949-9304
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.