Prepping for knee surgery with exercise may boost results

NCT ID NCT06290336

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether doing supervised exercise and learning about recovery before total knee replacement helps patients feel better and function better one year after surgery. About 110 adults with knee osteoarthritis awaiting surgery will be randomly assigned to either the prehabilitation program or standard care. The main goals are to see if the program improves how aware patients are of their knee and how well they cope after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pre-operative exercise therapy and education

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that preparing with exercise and education before knee replacement leads to better knee function and satisfaction after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small trial (110 participants) and the benefits may be modest. The intervention requires time and commitment, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Personal Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Linkoping University

    RECRUITING

    Linköping, Östergötland County, 58183, Sweden

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