Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Pathways

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Researchers will pilot a newly optimized rehabilitation pathway after total knee arthroplasty to address disparities in recovery related to sociodemographic factors. The approach combines patient education, optimized rehab scheduling, usual rehab, and reminders from physical therapists. The goal is to maximize functional recovery and standardize care across diverse patient groups. The project builds on prior findings about disparities in post-operative rehabilitation and function. It will be conducted at a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center site with home health and outpatient rehab components.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* scheduled to receive unilateral TKA surgery at a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital
* plans to utilize UPMC Home Health and/or UPMC Rehab Institute for home health and/or outpatient rehabilitation post-operatively

Exclusion Criteria:

* does not undergo planned surgery
* does not receive any post-TKA rehabilitation at UPMC facilities

Where it's running

• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Allyn M Bove, DPT, PhD — University of Pittsburgh
• Study coordinator: Allyn M Bove, DPT, PhD
• Email: allyn.bove@pitt.edu
• Phone: 412-624-9255

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.