The Effect of Baduanjin on Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery (NCT07109557) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Baduanjin on Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, on pain, comfort, and quality of recovery in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The study will be conducted between July 2025 and July 2026 at Yalova Training and Research Hospital's Orthopedics Clinic. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned into two groups: an intervention group practicing Baduanjin and a control group receiving standard postoperative care. The intervention will begin on the first postoperative day and continue for three weeks. Outcome measures include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, the General Comfort Questionnaire, and the Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40) questionnaire. These assessments will be conducted weekly for three weeks. The control group will follow routine postoperative care without Baduanjin. The primary objective is to determine whether Baduanjin can improve postoperative outcomes in terms of pain reduction, increased comfort, and better recovery quality.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
• Over 70 years old,
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.
1This trial involves practicing Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise routine, after knee replacement surgery — how physically demanding is this, and would my current fitness level or any other health conditions make it hard for me to participate?
2Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not a standard drug trial with defined safety phases, what does that mean for what's already known about whether Baduanjin is safe to do right after knee replacement surgery?
3The trial is measuring pain, comfort, and quality of recovery — how would my progress in these areas be tracked, and would that monitoring affect or delay my normal post-surgical rehabilitation plan?
4Given that nurses play a specific role in this trial, would my care after surgery be provided differently than it would be in standard post-operative care, and could that affect my recovery if I'm assigned to the control group?
5Before considering this trial, is standard post-operative physical therapy after knee replacement already well-established enough that it might be a better first option for me compared to enrolling in a study still testing this approach?
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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.