CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Degenerative Meniscal Injury

Turkey (Türkiye)49 participantsStarted 2022-03-15

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to compare the home exercise program performed with video-based telerehabilitation in patients with degenerative meniscal injury, and the home exercise program performed with one-on-one training in the hospital with conventional methods.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients aged 18 - 65 years * Having been diagnosed with degenerative meniscus injury by an orthopedist by MRI examination * Having signed the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Situations that will prevent assessments or communication with the individual * Having an operation due to degenerative meniscus injury problem * Orthopedic and neurological problems that would prevent evaluation and/or treatment

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

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Change from Baseline VAS at 8 weeks

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Timeframe: Change from Baseline WOMAC at 8 weeks

SF-12

Timeframe: Change from Baseline SF-12 at 8 weeks

Muscle Strength Test with Lafayette Hand Held Dynamometer

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Dynamometer Value at 8 weeks

Proprioception Measurement with Baseline Bubble Inclinometer

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Inclinometer Value at 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05233839

SponsorMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

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