Effect of Physiotherapy After Total Knee Replacement
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OSLO · Dec 11, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of May 20, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
A randomized controlled trial was performed with an experiment group having task oriented exercises in only weight-bearing 12 times from 6 weeks to 12 weeks after the operation, while the control group had usual physiotherapy care during the same time span. The primary outcome was walking measured by the six minutes walk test. Other performed and self reported measures of physical functioning were performed, at baseline, six weeks after the operation, immediately after the intervention at 12-14 weeks and with a follow-up nine months after the intervention.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Primary gonarthrosis
- • Good written and oral understanding of Norwegian
- • Good cognitive function
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Severe gonarthrosis in the other knee or coxarthrosis
- • Neurological disorders or rheumatoid arthritis
About University Of Oslo
The University of Oslo, a leading research institution in Norway, is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical research practices, the university harnesses its extensive expertise in various fields, including medicine, health sciences, and biomedical research. The University of Oslo actively engages in clinical trials aimed at exploring new therapies and interventions, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, and contributing to the global understanding of health and disease. Through its commitment to excellence and rigorous methodologies, the university seeks to translate research findings into tangible benefits for patients and society.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Oslo, , Norway
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Anne Marit Mengshoel, PhD
Study Director
professor
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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