Pre-operative exercise and education for knee replacement patients
Official title: Effect of Prehabilitation Before Total Knee Replacement on Post-operative Patient-reported Joint Awareness, Enablement and Knee Function
Run by Linkoeping University · NCT06290336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special exercise program and education before knee replacement surgery can help patients feel better and recover faster compared to just getting standard information.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Linkoeping University Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Linköping, Östergötland County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 26, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06290336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals awaiting primary unilateral knee replacement surgery due to knee osteoarthritis and residing within 60 minutes of the intervention site.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had previous knee replacement surgery or have other primary reasons for surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multi-center randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of pre-operative exercise therapy and education on patients awaiting knee replacement surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, receiving supervised exercise and education, or a control group, receiving standard pre-operative information. The study will assess subjective knee function, patient satisfaction, and enablement at various intervals post-surgery. The intervention includes individualized strength, balance, and mobility exercises, along with discussions about recovery expectations and rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved knee function and higher patient satisfaction after knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with pre-operative exercise and education, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Waiting list for primary unilateral knee replacement surgery * Osteoarthritis of the knee being the primary reason for surgery * Reside within 60 minutes of travel to the site of the intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Previous knee replacement surgery in the other knee * Other reason than osteoarthritis of the knee as the primary reason for surgery * Impaired cognitive function * Not being independent speaking and reading in swedish language * Chronic illness or disability etc hindering full participation in the intervention
Where it's running
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Linkoping University
Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marcus Ljung, PhD-student
- Email: marcus.ljung@regionostergotland.se
- Phone: +4610-1043861
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.