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Knee replacement recovery boosted by simple quad exercise, study finds

NCT ID NCT07233005

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a specific leg exercise (quadriceps sets) helps people recover better after total knee replacement. Thirty-six patients who had surgery one month to one year earlier did either the quad exercise or standard physical therapy twice a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, muscle strength, knee motion, and daily function to see if the exercise made a difference.

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Active substance
Quadriceps sets exercise (a leg-strengthening exercise)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple exercise could become a standard part of recovery after knee replacement, helping patients walk better and with less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercise may not be more helpful than other physical therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age (ranging from 40 to 60 years old). 2. Weight (ranging from 65 to 75 kg). 3. Height (ranging from 150 to 165 cm) 4. Sex ( male/ female). 5. Patients who undergoing total knee arthroplasty after 1 months until one year after operation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive impairment. 2. Neuromuscular impairment. 3. Patient can't walk alone (need of assistive device).

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Total knee arthroplasty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jouf University

    Sakakah, Saudi Arabia

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