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Does Joint Immobilization Following Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Improve Range of Motion Following Surgery?

United States170 participantsStarted 2026-04

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate if knee immobilization for 10 days following revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) improves knee joint range of motion at 3 months postoperatively compared to standard of care postoperative protocol. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups. One group will wear a knee brace that keeps the knee straight for 10 days after surgery and will not perform knee range of motion exercises during that time. The other group will not wear a brace and will follow the standard physical therapy program, including knee range of motion exercises, starting after surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing revision TKA for aseptic indications including aseptic loosening, polyethylene wear, instability, malalignment, periprosthetic fracture. * Patients undergoing revision TKA of one or both components. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are undergoing revision TKA for stiffness. * Patients with occult infection not recognized prior to revision. * Patients with hinged TKA component reconstructions. * Patients undergoing revision for liner exchange. * History of VTE/PE. * Patients on pre-operative anticoagulation. * BMI ≥ 40. * Patients with preoperative opioid use equal to or exceeding 150 Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MMEs)/day within 90 days of revision TKA.

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Range of motion (degrees) - knee joint; measured using digital goniometer

Timeframe: 3 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07552415

SponsorHospital for Special Surgery, New York

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01

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