Status:
COMPLETED
The Feasibility of a Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention in Patient Post TKA
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Patients who undergo a replacement of their knees are generally older adults who have dealt with severe knee pain and joint degeneration for a long time. The majority of them are sedentary, and around...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Unilateral TKA at least three months prior to, but no longer than six months prior to study participation;
- Surgical technique was a minimally invasive (quadriceps sparing) TKA performed by the same experienced surgeon;
- Provide a written medical clearance to participate in the study;
- Speak fluent English;
- Are older than 50 years.
Exclusion
- Have bilateral or TKA revision;
- Have hip or ankle joint replacement;
- Are unable to comfortably bear weight on the surgical knee;
- Had 2 or more falls within past year;
- Have uncontrolled medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the study (uncontrolled blood pressure, dyspnea at rest, cardiovascular disease, absolute contraindications to exercise, and diabetes);
- Participating in regular exercise during prior 6 months;
- Use beta blockers,
- Have a neurological condition that affects locomotion;
- Have had a malignancy, life-threatening illness or surgery in the past six months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01799772
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
August 1 2013
Last Update
September 10 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260