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OsteoartritERASNCT06980857

The Effect of the Physiotherapy Program Added to the ERAS Protocol in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty

A study testing ERAS Group and Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocol in people with Osteoartrit and ERAS protokolü, run by Istinye University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of bilateral total knee arthroplasty in patients with primary gonarthrosis ERAS protocol compared to standard rehabilitation protocol in the perioperative period to evaluate patients' pain, functional status and satisfaction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 to 80 years
What is being tested?
ERAS Group and Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocol
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
63 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
2 Jan 2025to Sep 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 60 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Between the ages of 60-80,
  • Diagnosed with primary gonarthrosis,
  • Individuals who decided to undergo total knee arthroplasty were included in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Those with any neurological disease,
  • Received physical therapy in the last 3 months,
  • Those with cardiac problems (pacemarker),
  • Those with systemic disease,
  • Individuals who had revision surgery were not included in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • İstinye Üniversitesi

    Istanbul

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Examining the Effect of the Physiotherapy Program Added to the ERAS Protocol on Pain, Function and Patient Satisfaction in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of bilateral total knee arthroplasty in patients with primary gonarthrosis ERAS protocol compared to standard rehabilitation protocol in the perioperative period to evaluate patients' pain, functional status and satisfaction. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Physiotherapy applications added to the ERAS protocol after total knee arthroplasty are not effective on pain, function and patient satisfaction.
  • Physiotherapy applications added to the ERAS protocol after total knee arthroplasty are effective on pain, function and patient satisfaction.

The investigators will be divided and allocated into 3 groups. Group 1 received standard treatment after TKA program will be applied, Group 2 will receive treatment with the ERAS protocol, and Group 3 will add a multimodal physiotherapy program to the ERAS protocol.

Read the detailed description

After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the patient must receive physical therapy to regain muscle strength, independent movement, and return to activities of daily living (ADL). One of the groups most frequently treated for rehabilitation during post-surgical hospitalization is patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty surgery. Studies show that post-surgical patients return to their normal daily lives within approximately 6 weeks.However, complications, infections, limitation of the knee joint, additional post-surgical disorders, circulatory problems, vascular nerve problems, pain, rheumatic diseases affect the success of the surgery and the patient's recovery process.

Enhanced Postoperative Recovery Protocols (ERAS) are defined as a multidisciplinary approach that uses a combination of evidence-based practices to improve patient care. The treatment methods included in ERAS protocols are based on the understanding that the healing process can be optimized by protecting patients from catabolism and immune system disorders with factors such as pain management, regulation of fluid therapy, early mobilization and improvement of nutrition.This protocol includes a surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse, dietitian and physiotherapist. The ERAS protocol considers the patient who will undergo surgery in 3 periods: preoperative period, intraoperative period and postoperative period. Starting with informing the patient before the surgery, bowel preparation, fasting period, alcohol and smoking cessation period, pre-surgical exercise training, surgical method, use of drains or tubes, type of anesthesia, post-surgical fluid intake, switching to carbohydrates, use of analgesia, early removal of tubes and drains. It covers principles such as removal and early mobilization. Looking at the results of research conducted by different disciplines, it is seen that the hospitalization period of patients applied to the ERAS protocol is shortened, their readmissions are reduced and complications are prevented.

Physiotherapy has a very small place in this multidisciplinary team. While it is mentioned that early mobilization plays a key role, it is not emphasized that exercise will accelerate mobilization, increase muscle strength and reduce pain.

Since the place of physiotherapy in the ERAS studies examined in the literature is limited and not comprehensive, the aim of this study is to evaluate the pain, function and patient satisfaction of the pre-op patient education, pain education, exercise, quadriceps muscle stimulation, post-op physiotherapy program applied in addition to the ERAS protocol in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. To investigate its effect on

Being tested
Control Group, ERAS Group, Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocol
Keywords
ERAS protokolü, Total diz artroplastisi

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Control GroupOther

    In our study, this group will be placed in hyperextension position and immobilized on postoperative day 0. Postop 1-2. Foot pumping exercises, isometric quadriceps exercises, passive knee extension, straight leg raising, 0-40 degree passive knee flexion, partial/full weight ambulation, respiratory exercises and cold application will be performed daily. On postoperative days 3-6 (depending on discharge time), stretching in passive knee extension, active/assisted quadriceps exercises, isometric-isotonic exercise for leg and hip muscles, 90-0 knee extension, 0-90 degree passive knee flexion exercises will be performed.

  • ERAS GroupOther

    In our study, this group of patients were informed about the surgical procedure to be performed by the orthopedist; detailed information about the postoperative rehabilitation process, prevention of possible complications, preoperative nutrition, smoking and alcohol cessation time will be given. The patient will stop eating solid food 6 hours before the operation and stop drinking fluids 2 hours before the operation. Necessary consultations will be completed before surgery. Preoperative preparation of the patient will be organized according to the ERAS protocol. The patient will be mobilized early, either in bed or in the room, within 6-7 hours after surgery. The exercises of the first group will be continued from the first postoperative day.

  • Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocolOther

    In our study, this group of patients who were informed about the surgery by the orthopedist will be examined by the anesthesiologist 1 week before surgery. Patients whose anesthesia preparation is completed will participate in a training program about pain, prevention of postoperative complications, auxiliary devices/equipment and exercises to be used, accompanied by a physiotherapist and a nurse. At the end of the program, patients will be given a 1-week home exercise program prepared by the physiotherapist. NMES device will be connected to the quadriceps muscles for 20 minutes half an hour before surgery, immediately after surgery and every day during hospitalization. Postoperatively, the patient will be mobilized early within 6-7 hours and the knee will be placed in hyperextension position. From the 1st day onwards, the exercises of the first group will be continued.

Study groups in NCT06980857
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
control groupActive comparatorLower extremity exercises
Receives: Other: Control Group
Eras GroupActive comparatorLower extremity exercises and early mobilization
Receives: Other: ERAS Group
Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocolExperimentalPreoperative pain education and home exercise brochure, early postoperative mobilization, lower extremity exercises, NMES current connection to quadriceps muscles in preop and postop process
Receives: Other: Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    A visual analog scale will be used to measure pain intensity and to monitor pain. This scale is a simple way to measure the intensity of pain. On a 10 cm horizontal scale, '0' means no pain and '10' means the most severe pain. A higher score indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: 15 days

  2. Oxford Knee Score

    It will be used to assess physical function and pain. The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) developed by Dawson et al. is a 12-question reliable and validated questionnaire designed to assess pain and physical function based on the last 4 weeks in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. For each question, there are 5 response categories graded from 0 (worst) to 4 (best) points. Scores between 0-19 indicate severe knee arthritis, scores between 20-29 indicate moderate joint function, scores between 30-39 indicate mild joint function and scores between 40-48 indicate normal joint function. Items include pain, movement, limitation, standing up from a sitting position, squatting, walking up and down stairs, sleeping, housework, shopping, personal needs and transportation.

    Measured: 15 days

  3. Hospital for Special Surgery

    It will be used to assess pain, function, range of motion, muscle strength, deformity and instability in patients with total knee arthroplasty. It includes both objective and subjective assessment. The evaluation is based on 100 points. A score of 85 and above is considered excellent, 70-84 is considered good, 60-69 is considered fair and 60 and below is considered poor. A high score means that the results are good.

    Measured: 15 days

  4. Timed Up and Go Test

    It is done to measure the risk of falling and balance. The test requires a chair, a stopwatch and a 3-meter space. It is an easy test to perform with minimal equipment. The test measures the time between standing up from a sitting chair, walking 3 meters forward at normal speed, turning, walking 3 meters again, and sitting back in the chair. If a person completes this test in more than 12 seconds, they are at risk of falling. A longer duration means a poor outcome

    Measured: 15 days

  5. Stair Climbing Test

    A stair climbing test will be performed to assess lower limb strength, stair climbing ability and balance. Participants were asked to climb 9 steps with step intervals between 16-20 cm and the interval was recorded in seconds. A longer time means a poor result.

    Measured: 15 days

  6. Assessment of Normal Range of Joint Motion

    Normal range of motion and knee flexion-extension values will be assessed using a universal goniometer. During the measurement, the pivot point was taken as the lateral condyle of the femur and the fixed arm was placed parallel to the lateral midline of the femur. The mobile arm was positioned to follow the fibula. Goniometry is a simple instrument, easy to use and carry. It offers objective evaluation. In addition to assessing NEH, it is also used to determine a treatment program and to determine functional capacity.

    Measured: 15 days

  7. Notthingam Health Profile

    The Nottingham Health Profile will be used in our quality of life assessment. In the questionnaire consisting of 38 items, 6 different parameters related to health status are evaluated. These parameters are physical activity (8 items), emotional reactions (9 items), energy (3 items), social isolation (5 items), pain (8 items), and sleep (5 items). Each subparameter is scored between 0-100. A high score indicates worsening health. The total score is obtained by summing all sub-parameter scores.

    Measured: 15 days

  8. Patient Satisfaction Survey

    Participants' satisfaction will be evaluated with this scale After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), participants were asked whether they were satisfied with the surgical procedure. Patients were asked to rate their level of satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5. Responses ranged from 1 - not at all satisfied to 5 - very satisfied. A high score means a high level of satisfaction. Participants' responses were recorded on a 5-point Likert scale.

    Measured: 15 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 May 2025
  2. Study start2 Jan 2025
  3. Primary completion25 Aug 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2025 (estimated)

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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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
63 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06980857
Sponsor's protocol ID
3/2022.K-86
Acronym
ERAS
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
3 Feb 2025
Last updated
20 May 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing ERAS Group and Multimodal physiotherapy group combined with ERAS protocol in people with Osteoartrit and ERAS protokolü, run by Istinye University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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?

Visual Analog Scale (time frame: 15 days). The study lists 8 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 20 May 2025.

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