CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Preoperative Muscle Training on Postoperative Orthopaedic Surgery Recovery

Canada55 participantsStarted 2016-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a preoperative muscle training program on hip or knee TJA (Total Joint Arthroplasty). It aims to improve hospital discharge readiness and functional capacity in both the short and long-term. One of the key factors affecting recovery after TJA is how well the patient functions before their surgery. Thus, interventions addressing preoperative function are expected to be beneficial.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and older undergoing unilateral total hip or knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis; * WOMAC functional subscale less than 66.5/100. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age; * Patients undergoing joint revision on the affected side; * patients under the same day discharge protocol; * Patients undergoing bilateral arthroplasty; * Patients suffering from other previously diagnosed lower-limb problems limiting their capacity to accomplish the exercise program; * Patients having surgery in less than 16 weeks after verbal consent; * Patients unable or unwilling to commit to required study follow-ups; * Patients with no fixed address; * Patients with a cognitive impairment that may preclude questionnaire completion; * Pregnant or suspected pregnant women as dual-energy x-ray (DXA) used in this study may be harmful to a fetus.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

HOOS or KOOS Questionnaire to assess self-reported pain

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03483519

SponsorOttawa Hospital Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-10-14

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