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Rehabilitation Approaches Used in Total Knee Replacement

Pakistan384 participantsStarted 2025-12-10

Plain-language summary

In this study, we will investigate the rehabilitation approaches commonly used by physiotherapists in Pakistan following total knee replacement. Total knee replacement is a frequently performed surgical procedure, and effective postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving pain, mobility, and functional outcomes. A web-based cross-sectional survey will be conducted among practicing physiotherapists from different provinces of Pakistan. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to explore demographic characteristics, rehabilitation techniques employed at various stages of recovery, and challenges faced in post-TKR rehabilitation. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings will help identify prevailing rehabilitation practices and variations among physiotherapists. This study will contribute to understanding current clinical trends, identifying gaps in practice, and promoting the use of evidence-based and standardized rehabilitation protocols. Ultimately, the results will support improved patient recovery, guide professional training, and assist in developing consistent post-TKR rehabilitation strategies in Pakistan.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently practicing physiotherapists of Pakistan * clinical experience more than 5 years Exclusion Criteria: * Physiotherapists have clinical experience less than 5 years * Academic Physiotherapist only

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

determine the type of rehabilitation approaches

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07375082

SponsorBahria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-10

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Who can participate

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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.