Veterans' knee recovery boosted by new pre- and Post-Surgery program
NCT ID NCT07553806
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a program called PREP helps veterans who need total knee replacement for osteoarthritis. The program includes exercises before surgery and a week of intense rehab after. Researchers will check pain, function, and mental health for up to a year after surgery. About 80 veterans will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Potential participants will be identified from clinic lists at the Veterans Orthopaedic Service, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. Patients that are Veterans, that have been listed for a total knee replacement surgery at the hospital and also agreed to enter into the PREP clinical pathway programme will be eligible to take part in this research study.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Must be a Veteran under the clinical care of an RJAH Veterans Orthopaedic Consultant and participating in the PREP Programme. * Able to read and speak English. * Able to demonstrate capacity to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is under 18 years of age. * Subject is not a Veteran, not under the care of an RJAH Veteran's Orthopaedic Consultant, or is not participating in the PREP Programme. * Unable to read and speak English. * Unable to demonstrate capacity to provide informed consent. * Unable, or unwilling to complete questionnaires throughout the duration of the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom
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