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Impact of Exercise Access on Physio Outcomes Post Knee Replacement

40 participantsStarted 2026-03-31

Plain-language summary

To stay strong, patients should do some strength training at least twice a week. However arthritic pain can limit walking and activity. The wait for knee surgery can be long, which can lead to loss of muscle strength. Patients who need a new knee joint tend to be older. If older people do not exercise and become weak, they tire easily, and may take longer to recover after surgery. Patients recover faster after having a new knee joint if their leg muscles are strong. This is why exercise before surgery can help people to make the most of their new joint. Patients come to a joint school where the investigators show them exercises and advise how to get ready for surgery. Patients are given a sheet of pictures and prompts for each exercise but the investigators know that some people don't do the exercises that they are given. Exercises are more likely to be done if they are fun, if people can see they make a difference, if they know what to do, and if their physiotherapist can check what they are doing.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adults aged ≥18 years.
. Referred to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust t for Knee Arthroplasty at either Castle Hill Hospital or Goole District Hospital and has access to pre operative resources offered by the joint school physiotherapists.
. Has access to a device which is compatible with the operational requirements of the Kemtai programme.
. Able to give informed consent.

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Length of stay in hospital

Timeframe: From time of surgery to the time of discharge from hospital, up to 52 weeks.

Number of post operative physiotherapy contacts

Timeframe: From operation to 6 weeks post operation, up to 52 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07502040

SponsorHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

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