Using a knee brace to improve recovery after knee surgery
Can Proprioceptive Knee Brace Improve Functional Outcome Following Total Knee Arthroplasty?
This study is testing if wearing a special knee brace can help adults recover better and move more easily after knee surgery for arthritis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05693493 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a proprioceptive knee brace in enhancing functional outcomes for patients who have recently undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) due to knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be adults aged 18 and older, who are within 2 to 4 weeks post-surgery and able to comply with the treatment regimen. The study aims to assess whether wearing the knee brace can lead to better recovery and mobility outcomes compared to standard post-operative care. The research is being conducted at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty within the last 2 to 4 weeks.
Not a fit: Patients with severe disabilities, complications from surgery, or certain comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery times and functional mobility for patients after knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of proprioceptive knee braces post-TKA is less common, similar interventions have shown promise in improving outcomes for knee osteoarthritis patients.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult (age over 18 years old) underwent Total Knee Arthroplasty within 2 to 4 weeks; 2. Adult who is able to provide written consent and compliance with treatment and assessment regime Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with disabilities, wheelchair dependence for mobility; 2. Underwent revision Total Knee Arthroplasty; 3. Found with complication wounds following surgery; 4. Diagnosed with comorbidities e.g. inflammatory arthritis, obesity, dermatological disorders that might affect their compliance to treatment; 5. Do not fit to the sizes of knee braces; 6. Not to given written consent and be non-compliance with the treatment and assessment regime
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Tim-Yun Ong — Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Michael Tim-Yun Ong
- Email: michael.ong@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: 26364171
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.