Simple leg exercise may cut swelling and pain after knee replacement

NCT ID NCT07688642

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a simple leg exercise to standard recovery care can reduce swelling and inflammation after total knee replacement. The exercise involves lying or sitting while lifting the leg and moving the ankle. Researchers will measure leg swelling and pain in 68 adults who have knee replacement for osteoarthritis. If it works, this low-cost approach could improve recovery without extra medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: circulatory exercise program (leg elevation with ankle pump and knee extension)
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple exercise could become a standard part of knee replacement recovery, reducing swelling and pain without drugs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise may not significantly reduce inflammation or improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS POSTOPERATIVE EDEMA POSTOPERATIVE INFLAMMATION TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

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