Total Knee ReplacementNCT06877845
Postural Correctors & Activity Trackers in Total Knee Replacement Rehab
A study testing Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector and Conventional Therapy in people with Total Knee Replacement, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To assess the impact of postural corrector on post-operative knee function and activity To evaluate the role of activity tracker in monitoring and enhancing post-operative rehabilitation To assess the effects of postural corrector and activity tracker on pain management during rehabilitation Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Total Knee Replacement
- What is being tested?
- Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector and Conventional Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2025to 31 Dec 2025
- 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 40 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants who fall in this category will be included in the study.
- Commercially available devices
- Post-operative total knee replacement
- Males and females
- Age 40 to 60 years
Who cannot join
- Participants who fall in this category will be excluded from the study.
- Non wearable devices
- Patient had been through surgery more than 1 month
- Patients with any other disorder or disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (HHIRS)
Mānsehra, KPK, 21300
About this study
Official title: Effects of Postural Corrector and Activity Tracker for Enhanced Post-operative Rehabilitation of Total Knee Replacement
- To assess the impact of postural corrector on post-operative knee function and activity
- To evaluate the role of activity tracker in monitoring and enhancing post-operative rehabilitation
- To assess the effects of postural corrector and activity tracker on pain management during rehabilitation
Read the detailed description
Knee osteoarthritis is a major public health threat. Chronic pain and incapacity related to knee degenerative arthritis (OA) is current among the older population in several developed countries and also the condition is marked by many pathological characteristics, like joint house narrowing and also the formation of osteophytes, Despite the pressing want for effective hindrance and treatment methods, there's a scarcity of comprehensive demographic knowledge on the general prevalence of the un wellness and also the specific subgroups affected
- Conditions
- Total Knee Replacement
- Being tested
- Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector, Conventional Therapy
- Keywords
- Pain, Knee Function, Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Activity Tracker & Postural CorrectorOther
Use of Activity Tracker \& Postural Corrector along with following baseline treatment.
- HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes
- TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes
- ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps
- Strengthening Exercises:
Quadriceps Strengthening Hamstring Curls Gluteal Strengthening Calf Raises
Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes
Conventional TherapyOther
- HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes
- TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes
- ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps
- Strengthening Exercises:
Quadriceps Strengthening Hamstring Curls Gluteal Strengthening Calf Raises
Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector | Experimental | Activity Tracker \& Postural Corrector
along with conventional treatment Receives: Other: Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector; Other: Conventional Therapy |
| Conventional Treatment | Active comparator | * HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes
* TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes
* ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps
* Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps Strengthening, Hamstring Curls, Gluteal Strengthening \& Calf Raises
Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes Receives: Other: Conventional Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
OKS (Oxford Knee Score) to assess Function and Pain in Knee
The OKS is a patient-reported outcome measure that is used to assess the severity of a knee problem and the effect of knee conditions on a person's life. The questionnaire has 12 questions about pain, function, and limitations in activities, and it provides doctors insight into how much a patient's knee problems are limiting daily activities. You sum the scores for all 12 questions. The scores ranges from zero to 48, zero meaning worst knee function and 48 meaning best knee function.
Measured: 12 Weeks
UCLA Activity Scale for assessing the Physical Activity Level of patients undergoing Knee & Hip Arthoplasty
The UCLA Activity Scale (UCLA) is a questionnaire used to assess physical activity levels in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty, ranging from 1 (low) to 10 (high), and is valuable for measuring changes in self-reported physical activity.
Measured: 12 Weeks
EQ-5D-5L (EuroQol 5-DIMENSION 5-Level) to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
One popular instrument for evaluating people's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is the EQ-5D questionnaire. The EQ-5D-5L comprises a VAS in addition to the descriptive system and index score. The VAS asks the responder to rate their general health on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the best possible health and 0 is the worst possible health.
Measured: 12 Weeks
NPRS (NUMERIC PAIN RATING SCALE) for Pain
A straightforward and widely used instrument for determining the degree of pain is the NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale). the NPRS is used to gauge the degree of either acute or chronic pain. Using a 0-10 scale, the NPRS allows users to rate the intensity of their pain by choosing the number that most accurately represents their current level of discomfort.
Measured: 12 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Mar 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2025
- Primary completion11 Jul 2025
- Study completion31 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Total Knee ReplacementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ayesha Sadiq, MSPT (OMPT), Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06877845
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-01006 Nauman Nazir
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Postural Corrector and Activity Tracker for Enhanced Post-operative Rehabilitation of Total Knee Replacement
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06877845
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-01006 Nauman Nazir
- Conditions
- Total Knee Replacement
- Keywords
- Pain, Knee Function, Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Mar 2025 (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 assess the impact of postural corrector on post-operative knee function and activity
- To evaluate the role of activity tracker in monitoring and enhancing post-operative rehabilitation
- To assess the effects of postural corrector and activity tracker on pain management during rehabilitation
Detailed description
Knee osteoarthritis is a major public health threat. Chronic pain and incapacity related to knee degenerative arthritis (OA) is current among the older population in several developed countries and also the condition is marked by many pathological characteristics, like joint house narrowing and also the formation of osteophytes, Despite the pressing want for effective hindrance and treatment methods, there's a scarcity of comprehensive demographic knowledge on the general prevalence of the un wellness and also the specific subgroups affected
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector | Experimental | Other: Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector, Other: Conventional TherapyActivity Tracker \& Postural Corrector along with conventional treatment |
| Conventional Treatment | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Therapy* HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes * TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes * ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps * Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps Strengthening, Hamstring Curls, Gluteal Strengthening \& Calf Raises Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participants who fall in this category will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants who fall in this category will be excluded from the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Tracker & Postural CorrectorUse of Activity Tracker \& Postural Corrector along with following baseline treatment. * HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes * TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes * ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps * Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps Strengthening Hamstring Curls Gluteal Strengthening Calf Raises Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes | Other | Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector |
| Conventional Therapy* HOT PACKS:for 15 minutes * TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator): for 10 minutes * ROMs(range of motions): at knee joint Passive and Active-Assisted Knee Flexion and Extension Quadriceps Sets Straight Leg Raises (SLR) Ankle Pumps * Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps Strengthening Hamstring Curls Gluteal Strengthening Calf Raises Total Duration of Exercise Session: 25 minutes | Other | Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector, Conventional Treatment |
Primary outcome
OKS (Oxford Knee Score) to assess Function and Pain in Knee
Time frame: 12 Weeks
The OKS is a patient-reported outcome measure that is used to assess the severity of a knee problem and the effect of knee conditions on a person's life. The questionnaire has 12 questions about pain, function, and limitations in activities, and it provides doctors insight into how much a patient's knee problems are limiting daily activities. You sum the scores for all 12 questions. The scores ranges from zero to 48, zero meaning worst knee function and 48 meaning best knee function.
UCLA Activity Scale for assessing the Physical Activity Level of patients undergoing Knee & Hip Arthoplasty
Time frame: 12 Weeks
The UCLA Activity Scale (UCLA) is a questionnaire used to assess physical activity levels in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty, ranging from 1 (low) to 10 (high), and is valuable for measuring changes in self-reported physical activity.
EQ-5D-5L (EuroQol 5-DIMENSION 5-Level) to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
One popular instrument for evaluating people's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is the EQ-5D questionnaire. The EQ-5D-5L comprises a VAS in addition to the descriptive system and index score. The VAS asks the responder to rate their general health on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the best possible health and 0 is the worst possible health.
NPRS (NUMERIC PAIN RATING SCALE) for Pain
Time frame: 12 Weeks
A straightforward and widely used instrument for determining the degree of pain is the NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale). the NPRS is used to gauge the degree of either acute or chronic pain. Using a 0-10 scale, the NPRS allows users to rate the intensity of their pain by choosing the number that most accurately represents their current level of discomfort.
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 25 Feb 2026.
- 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.
Ayesha Sadiq, MSPT (OMPT) principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Activity Tracker & Postural Corrector and Conventional Therapy in people with Total Knee Replacement, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 5 inclusion and 4 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 25 Feb 2026. 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 Pakistan. 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?
OKS (Oxford Knee Score) to assess Function and Pain in Knee (time frame: 12 Weeks). 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?
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 25 Feb 2026.