Teleprehabilitation program for knee replacement surgery
The Added Value of Multimodal Biopsychosocial Teleprehabilitation in People Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: a Pilot/Feasibility Trial
This study is testing a new online program to help people getting knee replacement surgery prepare better and recover faster compared to regular pre-surgery advice.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Geel, Antwerpen and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06565377 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility and acceptability of a multimodal biopsychosocial teleprehabilitation program for patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty. It aims to prepare patients for surgery by providing comprehensive pre-surgical education and rehabilitation strategies through telehealth. The study will compare the effects of this teleprehabilitation approach against standard preoperative advice to assess its impact on patient outcomes. The focus is on enhancing patient readiness and recovery post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Dutch-speaking adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for elective primary total knee arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients with significant comorbidities, cognitive impairments, or those undergoing emergency knee surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and faster recovery for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with teleprehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * People scheduled for elective primary TKA at one of the participating hospitals; * Being over 18 years old; * Dutch speaking/reading Exclusion Criteria: * Doing activities that make them feel out of breath for 300 minutes or more per week on average; * Orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular or any other condition/comorbidity that leads to an overall contraindication for moderate physical activity; * Cognitive impairment (≥11 on 6-item Cognitive Impairment Test and/or unable to understand the study instructions); * Presence of uncontrolled inflammatory arthritides (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout); * Uncontrolled psychiatric disorders; * Active cancer and/or active cancer treatment ((hormonal) maintenance therapy is allowed); * People undergoing emergency (non-elective) TKA.
Where this trial is running
Geel, Antwerpen and 1 other locations
- Ziekenhuis Geel — Geel, Antwerpen, Belgium (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel — Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eva Huysmans, PhD — Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Study coordinator: Eva Huysmans, PhD
- Email: eva.huysmans@vub.be
- Phone: +32 2 477 44 20
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.