Investigating rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery
Feasibility of a Randomized Trial Comparing Exercise-based Rehabilitation With Non-exercise-based Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty; DRAW-TKA Hybrid 1 Feasibility Trial
This study is testing a new recovery program for people who have had knee replacement surgery to see if it helps them heal better and if it's practical to do on a larger scale.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hvidovre and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05935020 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This feasibility trial aims to assess the practicality of an intervention for patients recovering from total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. It focuses on understanding patient recruitment, retention, and the safety of the non-exercise intervention. The study will evaluate participants' willingness to engage in the trial and the effectiveness of trial procedures over a 12-week follow-up period. The findings will inform whether a larger-scale trial is feasible based on various feasibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are referred for total knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with severe surgical complications or those unable to understand the study materials due to language barriers may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on feasibility, similar studies have shown promise in improving rehabilitation outcomes for knee surgery patients.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * Residing in one of five collaboration municipalities * Referral to primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient danish skills (read/write/speak) to understand questionnaires and outcomes * Inability to provide informed consent * Severe surgical sequelae (i.e. requiring revision surgery, joint mobilization under anaestesia, or joint infection)
Where this trial is running
Hvidovre and 1 other locations
- Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre — Hvidovre, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Næstved Sygehus — Næstved, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Birk M Grønfeldt, MsC
- Email: birk.mygind.groenfeldt@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4538626719
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.