Using motivational feedback to improve recovery after knee surgery
Impact of Motivational Feedback on Levels of Physical Activity and Quality of Life by Activity Monitoring Following Knee Arthroplasty Surgery - Randomized Controlled Trial Nested in a Prospective Cohort (KneeActivity)
This study is testing if using an activity tracker that gives encouraging feedback can help people recover better after knee surgery compared to just tracking their activity without feedback.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Odense University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Hellerup, Sjælland and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06005623 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine if physical activity following total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty can be enhanced through the use of an activity tracking device that provides motivational feedback, compared to tracking without feedback. The study will also explore how pre-surgery physical activity levels predict post-surgical outcomes such as length of hospital stay, return to work, and overall quality of life. By addressing the gap in understanding how daily physical activity impacts rehabilitation, this trial seeks to provide high-level clinical evidence on the effectiveness of motivational feedback in improving patient satisfaction and recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40-85 who are scheduled for primary total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and can understand Danish.
Not a fit: Patients who have difficulty adhering to study protocols, refuse standard care, or have certain medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes and higher patient satisfaction following knee arthroplasty.
How similar studies have performed: While few studies have specifically examined the impact of motivational feedback on rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty, similar approaches in other areas of rehabilitation have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 40-85 years 2. patients scheduled for primary TKA or UKA 3. understanding both verbal and written Danish language. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Difficulty adhering to the study protocol 2. Refusal of standard care 3. Known- or newly diagnosed malignancy or palliative care 4. Participation in an interventional clinical trial during the last 3 months potentially interacting with the aims of the current study. 5. Do not own a smartphone
Where this trial is running
Hellerup, Sjælland and 3 other locations
- Herlev Gentofte Hospital — Hellerup, Sjælland, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Odense University Hospital — Odense, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Odense University Hospital — Svendborg, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Lillebaelt Hospital — Vejle, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cecilie D Skov, MD — Odense University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Research, SDU
- Study coordinator: Cecilie Dollerup Skov, MD
- Email: Cecilie.Dolerup.Skov3@rsyd.dk
- Phone: +4560913839
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.