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Maximal and Self-selected Walkingspeed After Knee Arthroplasty - a Prospective Cohort Study
Led by Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital · Updated on 2025-02-26
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
71 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this prospective study is to explore whether maximal and self-selected walking speed in individuals with knee arthroplasty is a useful and applicable clinical measure that can provide new insights into physical function after prosthetic surgery. We will examine the progression of walking speed and other measures of physical function, and investigate if walking speed can predict postoperative function. Individuals over 55 years, scheduled for knee arthroplasty will be invited to participate. Standardized functional tests such as walking speed, sit to stand and one legged stance along with patient reported outcomes will be assessed preoperatively, three months and 12 months after surgery. The study may provide useful knowledge that can be aplied clinically in the assessment and follow-up of this patient group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Maximal and Self-selected Walkingspeed After Knee Arthroplasty - a Prospective Cohort Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 55 years or older
- Living in or near the city of Oslo (up to approximately 2 hours commute)
- Scheduled for primary knee arthroplasty
- Able to walk independently with or without walking aids
- Able to understand and speak Norwegian sufficiently to take instructions and respond to questionnaires
You will not qualify if you...
- Knee arthroplasty for reasons other than osteoarthritis
- Revision surgery due to infection or failure
- Arthroplasty in the same or another limb during the 12-month study period
- Severe neurological or other diseases affecting walking (e.g., multiple sclerosis, parkinsonism, hemiplegia)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital
Oslo, Norway
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Research Team
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Brita Stanghelle, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
1
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