New study aims to take the guesswork out of returning to sports after knee replacement

NCT ID NCT07183475

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study adds a return-to-sports test to an existing knee replacement recovery study. The test uses a stepwise approach to assess athletic readiness, starting with low-level sports and progressing only if safe. Researchers hope to provide an objective way to guide patients back to activity, rather than relying on individual surgeon advice.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a standardized, safe way for knee replacement patients to know when they can return to sports.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study (50 participants) at one center, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics

    RECRUITING

    Munich, Bavaria, 81675, Germany

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