Knee OsteoarthritisNCT06754241
Impact of Personalized Rehabilitation Guidance
A study testing conventional nursing care and Intervention Care in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Yan Dong at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
To investigate the impact of personalized rehabilitation guidance based on the WeChat Official Accounts Platform on the functional recovery and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Ninety patients diagnosed with KOA undergoing joint replacement were included via convenient sampling.The patients… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- What is being tested?
- conventional nursing care and Intervention Care
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2024to 1 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- aged 50 to 80 years;
- conscious, without cognitive impairments, and able to complete reading independently or with assistance;
- able to operate a smartphone and use WeChat;
- willing to participate in this study and provide signed informed consent.
Who cannot join
- acute cerebrovascular disease with sequelae in the past 6 months;
- coexisting primary psychiatric disorders;
- unable to perform physical exercise due to physical disability in the lower limbs;
- postoperative complications, such as deep vein thrombosis or infection;
- participation in other interventional studies.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Impact of Personalized Rehabilitation Guidance Based on WeChat Official Accounts Platform on Functional Recovery and Quality of Life of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
To investigate the impact of personalized rehabilitation guidance based on the WeChat Official Accounts Platform on the functional recovery and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Ninety patients diagnosed with KOA undergoing joint replacement were included via convenient sampling.The patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 45 patients in each group.The control group received traditional rehabilitation guidance,while the observation group received personalized rehabilitation guidance through the WeChat Official Accounts Platform in addition to the traditional guidance.Different care plans had varying effects on patients' scores on the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36),Visual Analog Scale (VAS),and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Being tested
- conventional nursing care, Intervention Care
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
conventional nursing careBehavioural
(1) Preoperative education: An appropriate walking aid was provided for the patient and instructions were given to guide correct use, while isometric muscle exercises were taught. (2) Postoperative care: Six hours after anesthesia recovery, the head of the patient's bed could be elevated as needed, and the patient was instructed to perform ankle pumps (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the ankle).(3) Postoperative exercise: One to two days after surgery, following the removal of the drainage tube, the patient was encouraged to continue with ankle pumps and isometric quadriceps contractions, as well as to begin straight-leg raises. (4) Postoperative Day 3: In strict accordance with medical advice and under the guidance of a physiotherapist, patients engaged in continuous passive motion therapy for the affected knee, along with manual knee joint massage. (5) Postoperative Days 5-7: the patient would try to stand with the assistance of a walker, gradually progressing to walking exercises
Intervention CareBehavioural
(1) Intervention Day 1: (i) All patients in the observation group were provided with an introduction to the study and invited to join the WeChat group for the observation group. (2) Intervention Day 2: Exercise guidance for patients with KOA was shared via the WeChat group.(3) Intervention Day 3: Guidance for emotional regulation was sent to the patients with KOA via the WeChat group.(4) Intervention Week 1: A micro-lesson on KOA-related knowledge was delivered via the WeChat group to deepen patients' understanding. (5) Intervention Week 2: (i) Text instructions and related questions on common conservative treatments for KOA, including topical and oral painkillers, were shared, with correct answers provided the next day.(ii) A micro-lesson on exercise guidance for patients with KOA was uploaded to the WeChat group to reinforce patients' understanding.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: conventional nursing care |
| observation group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Intervention Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)
The SF-36 is a concise health survey divided into 8 subscales: physical function, role physical, bodily pain, global health, vitality, social function, role emotional, and mental health, where a higher score indicates a better health status.
Measured: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The VAS was used to assess pain levels before and after treatment in the two groups. VAS scores are positively correlated with pain intensity, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain. A score of ≤3 is defined as mild pain, 4-6 as moderate pain, and ≥7 as severe pain.
Measured: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale
The Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale was employed to evaluate knee function. This scale covers eight aspects, including limping, support, restraining, instability, pain, swelling, climbing stairs, and squatting. It is scored on a scale of 0 to 100. The total score is 100 points, with higher scores indicating fewer symptoms and higher levels of functioning. A score above 95 is considered excellent, 85-94 is good, 65-84 is fair, and less than 65 is poor.
Measured: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
The Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS)
The Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS) was used to measure patient satisfaction with nursing care. This scale consists of 19 items, such as nurse competence, communication, emotional support, and safety management. Each item is rated on a scale of 1-5, with a total score ranging from 19 to 95 points. A score of ≥77 indicates very satisfied, 58-76 indicates satisfied, 39-57 indicates moderately satisfied, and ≤38 indicates dissatisfied.
Measured: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2024
- Study start1 Jan 2024
- Primary completion15 Aug 2024
- Study completion1 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Knee OsteoarthritisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yan Dong
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Yan Dong, Fuyang Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06754241
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Fuyang Affiliated Hospital 001
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Li X, Jiang S, Zhou M, Dong Y. WeChat-Based Personalized Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis. Nurs Health Sci. 2025 Jun;27(2):e70149. doi: 10.1111/nhs.70149.
PubMed 40542658
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Personalized Rehabilitation Guidance Based on WeChat Official Accounts Platform on Functional Recovery and Quality of Life of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06754241
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Fuyang Affiliated Hospital 001
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Yan DongUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To investigate the impact of personalized rehabilitation guidance based on the WeChat Official Accounts Platform on the functional recovery and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Ninety patients diagnosed with KOA undergoing joint replacement were included via convenient sampling.The patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 45 patients in each group.The control group received traditional rehabilitation guidance,while the observation group received personalized rehabilitation guidance through the WeChat Official Accounts Platform in addition to the traditional guidance.Different care plans had varying effects on patients' scores on the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36),Visual Analog Scale (VAS),and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Active comparator | Behavioral: conventional nursing care |
| observation group | Experimental | Behavioral: Intervention Care |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- aged 50 to 80 years;
- conscious, without cognitive impairments, and able to complete reading independently or with assistance;
- able to operate a smartphone and use WeChat;
- willing to participate in this study and provide signed informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- acute cerebrovascular disease with sequelae in the past 6 months;
- coexisting primary psychiatric disorders;
- unable to perform physical exercise due to physical disability in the lower limbs;
- postoperative complications, such as deep vein thrombosis or infection;
- participation in other interventional studies.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| conventional nursing care(1) Preoperative education: An appropriate walking aid was provided for the patient and instructions were given to guide correct use, while isometric muscle exercises were taught. (2) Postoperative care: Six hours after anesthesia recovery, the head of the patient's bed could be elevated as needed, and the patient was instructed to perform ankle pumps (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the ankle).(3) Postoperative exercise: One to two days after surgery, following the removal of the drainage tube, the patient was encouraged to continue with ankle pumps and isometric quadriceps contractions, as well as to begin straight-leg raises. (4) Postoperative Day 3: In strict accordance with medical advice and under the guidance of a physiotherapist, patients engaged in continuous passive motion therapy for the affected knee, along with manual knee joint massage. (5) Postoperative Days 5-7: the patient would try to stand with the assistance of a walker, gradually progressing to walking exercises | Behavioural | control group |
| Intervention Care(1) Intervention Day 1: (i) All patients in the observation group were provided with an introduction to the study and invited to join the WeChat group for the observation group. (2) Intervention Day 2: Exercise guidance for patients with KOA was shared via the WeChat group.(3) Intervention Day 3: Guidance for emotional regulation was sent to the patients with KOA via the WeChat group.(4) Intervention Week 1: A micro-lesson on KOA-related knowledge was delivered via the WeChat group to deepen patients' understanding. (5) Intervention Week 2: (i) Text instructions and related questions on common conservative treatments for KOA, including topical and oral painkillers, were shared, with correct answers provided the next day.(ii) A micro-lesson on exercise guidance for patients with KOA was uploaded to the WeChat group to reinforce patients' understanding. | Behavioural | observation group |
Primary outcome
The 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)
Time frame: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
The SF-36 is a concise health survey divided into 8 subscales: physical function, role physical, bodily pain, global health, vitality, social function, role emotional, and mental health, where a higher score indicates a better health status.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
The VAS was used to assess pain levels before and after treatment in the two groups. VAS scores are positively correlated with pain intensity, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain. A score of ≤3 is defined as mild pain, 4-6 as moderate pain, and ≥7 as severe pain.
Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale
Time frame: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
The Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale was employed to evaluate knee function. This scale covers eight aspects, including limping, support, restraining, instability, pain, swelling, climbing stairs, and squatting. It is scored on a scale of 0 to 100. The total score is 100 points, with higher scores indicating fewer symptoms and higher levels of functioning. A score above 95 is considered excellent, 85-94 is good, 65-84 is fair, and less than 65 is poor.
The Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS)
Time frame: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge
The Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS) was used to measure patient satisfaction with nursing care. This scale consists of 19 items, such as nurse competence, communication, emotional support, and safety management. Each item is rated on a scale of 1-5, with a total score ranging from 19 to 95 points. A score of ≥77 indicates very satisfied, 58-76 indicates satisfied, 39-57 indicates moderately satisfied, and ≤38 indicates dissatisfied.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40542658Li X, Jiang S, Zhou M, Dong Y. WeChat-Based Personalized Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis. Nurs Health Sci. 2025 Jun;27(2):e70149. doi: 10.1111/nhs.70149.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing conventional nursing care and Intervention Care in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Yan Dong at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) (time frame: at 1 week and 1 month post-discharge). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06754241, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Dec 2024.