Skipping Post-Surgery PT for joint replacement: safe or risky?
NCT ID NCT05858086
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether patients having hip or knee replacement can safely go home the same day without the usual physical therapy (PT) clearance. Instead, they get gait training before surgery and walk with a nurse after. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more falls, ER visits, or readmissions. About 210 adults who are eligible for same-day discharge will take part.
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Locations
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Hospital for Special Surgery
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
Contact
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University of Maryland
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
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Active substance
novel same-day discharge protocol (preoperative gait training with PT, then postoperative ambulation with nursing)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could allow more patients to go home the same day after joint replacement, reducing hospital costs and freeing up beds.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study (210 participants) and only looks at falls and readmissions. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients with complex health issues.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.