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New tool could help veterans recover faster after knee surgery

NCT ID NCT05288803

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

Summary

This study tests a new clinical decision support tool that helps physical therapists tailor rehabilitation for veterans after total knee replacement. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, the tool uses each patient's recovery data to personalize therapy. The goal is to improve knee function and reduce the number of therapy visits needed. About 200 veterans 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
clinical decision support tool (Knee Recovery Tool)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help veterans recover better and faster after knee replacement, while using fewer physical therapy visits.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on a specific population (veterans). The tool may not work for everyone or may not be adopted widely.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2022

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Veterans with total knee replacement who seek postoperative outpatient physical therapy treatment at the participating clinics.

Ages

40 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: -Veterans who have undergone total knee arthroplasty who present for outpatient rehabilitation treatment at the participating clinics within three weeks of surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * postoperative rehabilitation treatment received in the home health or skilled nursing * age \< 40 or \>90

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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