Can thinking while moving boost knee replacement recovery?

NCT ID NCT07416877

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding dual-task exercises—combining physical movements with mental tasks—improves pain, balance, and function after total knee replacement better than standard home exercises alone. Forty adults aged 50-65 who had a knee replacement will be split into two groups: one doing only home exercises, the other adding dual-task training for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, balance, reaction time, and fear of movement to see if the dual-task approach offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dual-task exercises (combining physical and mental tasks)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation program to improve balance, reduce fall risk, and enhance daily function after knee replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. It may not show a clear advantage over standard home exercises, and results may not apply to all knee replacement patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia Motor Activity osteoarthritis, knee

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DUAL TASK EXERCISES TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

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