Robotic exoskeleton versus continuous passive motion for rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty

Effectiveness of robotic exoskeleton versus continuous passive motion on rehabilitation outcomes following total knee arthroplasty: a comparative clinical study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN92579733

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-22

Start date

2024-09-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-07-13

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Conditions

Knee osteoarthritis

Interventions

Group 1 (Exoskeleton): Lower-limb robotic exoskeleton therapy, 45 minutes per session, once daily, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks (20 sessions total). Progressive gravity-compensated assistance at the k

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

48 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of end-stage knee osteoarthritis treated by unilateral total knee arthroplasty 2. Age between 48 and 75 years 3. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions 4. Absence of concurrent severe systemic disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Revision TKA or prior ipsilateral knee surgery within 6 months 2. Severe cognitive impairment affecting participation 3. Neurological conditions affecting lower limb function 4. Contraindications to physical therapy or weight-bearing activities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional walking capacity measured using 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) - distance in metres at baseline and 4 weeks post-intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 0-100 at baseline and 4 weeks post-intervention	—

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactRaed Alalwani

raedabdalamer@atu.edu.iq+9647810360155

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026