CompletedNot Applicable

Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Rehabilitation With or Without the Possible Use of a Mobile Application After Primary Knee or Hip Arthroplasty

Belgium416 participantsStarted 2021-01-18

Plain-language summary

Rehabilitation after primary knee or hip arthroplasty may include performing exercises with a physiotherapist. For patients who can work well with a computer, tablet or smartphone, it is now possible to use a mobile application (e.g. moveUp) to carry out a large part of the exercises more independently. This is done with online guidance by a physiotherapist via a mobile application that is CE marked in Europe. This study will investigate whether the effect of the mobile application on knee or hip rehabilitation and quality of life is equal to that of standard care (i.e. without the use of a mobile application).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Eligibility criteria: 1. The patient is aged 18 years or older, has a Belgian National Number, is insured by a Belgian sickness fund, and is not staying in a nursing home or long term rehabilitation centre. 2. The patient has sufficient knowledge of Dutch, French, German or English. 3. The patient has a planned date between the next 1 to 8 weeks for a primary unilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA); a bicompartmental knee arthroplasty, (BKA), consisting of either two UKA or a UKA and a patellar replacement; or a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or a total hip arthroplasty (THA). 4. The patient is not planned to have a peri-operative procedure (e.g. intra-articular catheter) or postoperative procedure that is expected to significantly impact the rehabilitation in and out of hospital. 5. In the 6 months after arthroplasty the patient is not planned to have surgery that may impact the arthroplasty rehabilitation. 6. The patient is not suffering from a medical condition (e.g. Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular accident) that is expected to significantly impact the rehabilitation or that constitutes a contra-indication for the use of the mobile application. 7. The patient confirms to have easy and daily access to the internet, a mobile phone, a personal email address and a computer, tablet or smartphone, until 8 months after randomization. 8. The patient does not upfront exclude the possibility whereby part of the rehabilitation is performed without a physica…

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?

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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

Rehabilitation result 6 months after knee arthroplasty

Timeframe: 6 months after arthroplasty

Rehabilitation result 6 months after hip arthroplasty

Timeframe: 6 months after arthroplasty

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04628468

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-29

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