Comparison of High Intensity Strength Training and Muscle Energy Techniques in TKR Patients (NCT06407778) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of High Intensity Strength Training and Muscle Energy Techniques in TKR Patients
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2025-01-30
Plain-language summary
Globally, the prevalence of total joint replacement (TKR) procedures has been rising, providing patients with better joint function, decreased pain, and enhanced quality of life. A thorough and successful postoperative rehabilitation program, which attempts to restore optimal function and lower the risk of problems related to the treatment, is necessary for the success of total knee replacement (TKR) procedures. After total knee replacement, postoperative rehabilitation is a crucial stage in the patient's healing process. Normal knee function is frequently hampered by issues like pain management, muscular weakness, joint stiffness, and proprioceptive deficiencies. Therefore, choosing a suitable rehabilitation regimen is crucial.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals between the ages of 45 and 75
* Patients should be within a certain timeframe following surgery (e.g., post op day 0-day) to ensure homogeneity throughout the rehabilitation phase.
* Patients who have had primary total knee replacement
* To take part in the RCT, participants must give informed consent
* they must be able and willing to follow the study protocol's instructions for post-rehabilitation care.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Comorbidities: Individuals with significant comorbidities affecting rehabilitation, such as severe cardiovascular disease or neuromuscular disorders, may be excluded.
* Allergies/Contraindications: Patients with allergies or contraindications to specific exercises or techniques used in the study.
* Inadequate Cognitive Function: Participants with cognitive impairments that prevent them from comprehending and adhering to the rehabilitation protocols.
* Other Knee Surgeries: Patients who have had other knee surgeries or have had bilateral knee replacements may be excluded due to variations in recovery and rehabilitation.
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
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ROM
Timeframe: 4th week
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Functional Status: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis outcome score