Construction of an Evidence-Based Postoperative Rehabilitation Exercise Intervention Program for Elderly Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2600122792

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2026-04-17

Start date

2026-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Knee osteoarthritis

Interventions

Intervention Group:Structured evidence-based rehabilitation program: preoperative education, progressive resistance training, and early mobilization during hospitalization

digital follow-up and monitoring via WeChat for 3 months after discharge.

Control Group:Routine postoperative rehabilitation: regular exercises and verbal instructions during hospitalization

maintenance of routine exercises and simple strength training with verbal guidance only after discharge, without structured follow-up or digital support.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The subjects must be at least 60 years old, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, and have undergone unilateral or bilateral total knee arthroplasty within the past six months. 2. Qualified subjects should possess the following abilities: be able to conduct oral communication in Mandarin or local dialects, complete interviews and evaluations, and have a physical condition that allows for basic rehabilitation training. 3. All subjects must voluntarily sign a written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe cognitive impairment leads to communication or decision-making disorders; 2. Major postoperative complications requiring readmission; 3. Severe comorbidities significantly limit exercise tolerance (such as end-stage heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension). 4. Severe hearing impairment, fatigue or other health conditions that hinder participation; 5. At the same time, participate in other rehabilitation trials or receive conflicting intervention measures.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in Modified Knee Function Recovery Score (MKFRS);	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Health-Related Quality of Life;Functional Independence;Self-efficacy and Adherence to Rehabilitation Exercises;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactKan Yanan

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM

277387925@qq.com+86 19560480870

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026