New rehab pathway aims to close recovery gaps after knee surgery

NCT ID NCT07598539

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test a new care pathway for rehabilitation after total knee replacement. The pathway includes a patient education booklet and optimized scheduling of physical therapy. Researchers want to see if this approach improves recovery and reduces differences based on race, sex, income, or location. About 275 adults scheduled for knee replacement at UPMC hospitals will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: patient education booklet and optimized rehab scheduling
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a standard care pathway that improves recovery and reduces gaps in rehabilitation for all patients after knee replacement.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 275 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral and organizational, so its impact may be limited by patient adherence or system constraints.

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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.

KNEE REPLACEMENT, TOTAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

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