PhysiotherapistNCT06993909
Clinical Approaches to Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
An observational study of Physiotherapist, run by Acibadem University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine how physiotherapists determine stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises in post-operative rehabilitation. It will also explore professional and clinical factors influencing these decisions, with the goal of informing standardized rehabilitation protocols. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physiotherapist
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 May 2025to 15 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Licensed physiotherapists in Türkiye with at least one year of clinical experience who have worked with post-operative knee rehabilitation patients within the past year.
Who may be able to join
- Physiotherapists with at least 1 year of clinical experience
- Involved in post-operative knee rehabilitation in the past year
- Willing to participate voluntarily
Who cannot join
- Refusal to participate
- Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire responses
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Acıbadem University
Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34752
Ali Ömer Acar, Pt. Msc. PhD(c), 0216 500 44 44 ext. 3578, aliomeracar@gmail.com
About this study
This study aims to examine how physiotherapists determine stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises in post-operative rehabilitation. It will also explore professional and clinical factors influencing these decisions, with the goal of informing standardized rehabilitation protocols.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the approaches of physiotherapists actively involved in post-operative knee rehabilitation in determining stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises. It also seeks to identify the professional and clinical factors influencing these decisions. By revealing the variations between physiotherapists' perceptions and their actual clinical practices regarding stretching intensity, the study aims to contribute to the development of standardized clinical protocols and enhance the specificity of existing rehabilitation guidelines.
- Conditions
- Physiotherapist
- Keywords
- Stretching, Post-Operative, Rehabilitation, Clinical Decision-Making
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapists | Licensed physiotherapists with at least one year of clinical experience who have worked in post-operative knee rehabilitation within the past year. Participants will complete a one-time online or in-person questionnaire regarding their clinical decision-making on stretching intensity. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
Primary outcome includes the duration, frequency, and maximum allowable pain/discomfort levels (measured using Visual Analog Scale) of passive knee flexion stretching exercises used by physiotherapists in post-operative rehabilitation. Data will be collected through a structured questionnaire.
Measured: At time of questionnaire completion (single time point)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2025
- Study start26 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PhysiotherapistStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Acibadem 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Acibadem University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06993909
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ACU-FTR-AOA2
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 20 May 2025
- Last updated
- 29 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Anonymized individual participant data (IPD) collected through the questionnaire will be made available for academic and research purposes upon reasonable request. No personally identifiable information will be included in the shared dataset.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Clinical Approaches to Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06993909
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ACU-FTR-AOA2
- Conditions
- Physiotherapist
- Keywords
- Stretching, Post-Operative, Rehabilitation, Clinical Decision-Making
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Acibadem UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 May 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.
This study aims to examine how physiotherapists determine stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises in post-operative rehabilitation. It will also explore professional and clinical factors influencing these decisions, with the goal of informing standardized rehabilitation protocols.
Detailed description
This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the approaches of physiotherapists actively involved in post-operative knee rehabilitation in determining stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises. It also seeks to identify the professional and clinical factors influencing these decisions. By revealing the variations between physiotherapists' perceptions and their actual clinical practices regarding stretching intensity, the study aims to contribute to the development of standardized clinical protocols and enhance the specificity of existing rehabilitation guidelines.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapists | – | –Licensed physiotherapists with at least one year of clinical experience who have worked in post-operative knee rehabilitation within the past year. Participants will complete a one-time online or in-person questionnaire regarding their clinical decision-making on stretching intensity. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Licensed physiotherapists in Türkiye with at least one year of clinical experience who have worked with post-operative knee rehabilitation patients within the past year.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Physiotherapists with at least 1 year of clinical experience
- Involved in post-operative knee rehabilitation in the past year
- Willing to participate voluntarily
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Refusal to participate
- Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire responses
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
Time frame: At time of questionnaire completion (single time point)
Primary outcome includes the duration, frequency, and maximum allowable pain/discomfort levels (measured using Visual Analog Scale) of passive knee flexion stretching exercises used by physiotherapists in post-operative rehabilitation. Data will be collected through a structured questionnaire.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Anonymized individual participant data (IPD) collected through the questionnaire will be made available for academic and research purposes upon reasonable request. No personally identifiable information will be included in the shared dataset.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physiotherapist, run by Acibadem 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 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 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?
Contact Ali Ömer Acar, PT, MSc, PhD(c) (0216 500 44 44 ext. 3578, aliomeracar@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation (time frame: At time of questionnaire completion (single time point)). 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 29 May 2025.