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
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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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Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics
RECRUITINGMunich, Bavaria, 81675, Germany
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