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Pilot randomised controlled trial of an early rehabilitation class versus outpatient physiotherapy following discharge from hospital after primary knee arthroplasty

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN40417508
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-09-30
Start date
2003-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Surgery: Knee arthroplasty Surgery

Interventions

Randomised trial. All patients will receive the same information for a home exercise programme consisting of the traditional exercise programme and advice about ambulation, and the control of pain and

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are waiting for a total knee arthroplasty. Having undergone a primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty, aged between 60-80 years of age, and having a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee requiring a joint replacement.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Range of movement 2. Timed 10 metre walk test 3. Comparison of walking aid—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026