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Knee Osteoarthritis and Kinesiophobia

Kinesiophobia in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06336200
Enrollment
81
Registered
2024-03-28
Start date
2024-01-01
Completion date
2024-11-13
Last updated
2024-12-18

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Conditions

Kinesiophobia, Knee Osteoarthritis

Brief summary

Kinesiophobia after total knee arthroplasty is an important parameter affecting recovery. However, the relationship between kinesiophobia and the factors it may cause is not clear. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia, pain, fear of falling, mobility and proprioception in the early period after total knee arthroplasty.

Detailed description

Various biopsychosocial factors affect the recovery process and quality of life after total knee arthroplasty. This situation reaches a level that can affect the daily life activities of patients, especially in the long term. Especially kinesiophobia is one of these factors. This condition also affects the proprioceptive sense in the knee, the capacity to move and the fear of falling. However, studies have generally examined long-term effects after total knee arthroplasty. Early studies are limited in number. More studies are needed to better understand the relationship between kinesiophobia and biopsychosocial factors. Additionally, the lack of relationship between the patients' kinesiophobia level, fear of falling, and proprioception in the early period after TKA draws attention. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia, pain, fear of falling, mobility and proprioception in the early period after TKA.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Karabuk University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Being between the ages of 18-80 * Total knee arthroplasty surgery due to knee osteoarthritis * Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Previously had knee surgery or fracture * Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis * Those with severe obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2) * Those with sensory and motor impairments * Revision knee arthroplasty planned * Venous thromboembolism * Neurological diseases (MS, Parkinson, etc.) * Early post-surgical complications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
KinesiophobiaBaselineTampa Kinesiophobia Scale will be used to measure the level of fear of movement and re-injury. In this scale, a score ranges from 17 to 68, and an increase in the score means an increase in kinesiophobia. A score of 39.5 and above indicates the presence of high kinesiophobia.
Severity of painBaselineVisual analog scale (VAS) will be used to evaluate individuals' level of knee pain. A value of 0 indicates no pain, a value of 10 indicates very high pain.
Functional mobilityBaseline'Timed Up and Go Test' will be used to evaluate the mobility and functions of the patients.
ProprioceptionBaselinePatients' knee joint proprioception sense will be measured with the 'Knee Joint Position Sense Test'. The angle of deviation from the target angle will be determined.
Fear of fallingBaselineWhile performing daily living activities, self-confidence and fear of falling will be evaluated with The Falls Efficacy Scale-International. A score between 16-65 is taken and as the total score increases, the probability of falling increases.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026