Orthopedic SurgeryTELEARTHROPOSTNCT07902505
Comparison of Telerehabilitation and Usual Rehabilitation After Knee or Hip Surgery
A study testing Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation in people with Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, run by Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
After knee or hip replacement surgery, rehabilitation helps patients regain mobility, improve muscle strength, and return to their daily activities. The TELEARTHROPOSTOP-G/H study aims to evaluate whether telerehabilitation, using a digital application at home, can improve physical function after knee or hip… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 216 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- Nov 2026to Feb 2029
- 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 50 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 50 years or older. Patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis, followed by postoperative rehabilitation at Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes.
- Patients owning a smartphone compatible with the rehabilitation application. Patients who have provided written informed consent. Patients affiliated with a social security system. Patients willing and able to comply with all study procedures and the study duration
Who cannot join
- Patients with diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders that may interfere with rehabilitation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Patients at high risk of falling, for whom independent home exercise is contraindicated according to the physician's assessment.
- Patients with a history of previous total knee or total hip arthroplasty, regardless of the indication.
- Patients who do not own a smartphone. Patients covered by the French State Medical Aid scheme (Aide Médicale de l'État, AME), unless an exemption from the social security affiliation requirement applies.
- Patients unable to provide informed consent. Patients under legal protection, including guardianship or curatorship. Patients deprived of their liberty.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site
Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
Valenciennes, Haut-de-France, 59300
Valérie Millul, PhD, 0327143424 ext. +33, millul-v@ch-valenciennes.fr
Benjamin Dervaux, MD
About this study
Official title: A Single-Center, Randomized, Controlled, Two-Parallel-Group Study Evaluating the Impact of Telerehabilitation on Physical Function Compared With Conventional Rehabilitation in Patients Following Orthopedic Knee or Hip Surgery
After knee or hip replacement surgery, rehabilitation helps patients regain mobility, improve muscle strength, and return to their daily activities.
The TELEARTHROPOSTOP-G/H study aims to evaluate whether telerehabilitation, using a digital application at home, can improve physical function after knee or hip replacement surgery compared with usual rehabilitation alone.
Read more
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive standard rehabilitation during their stay at the Institut Stablinski rehabilitation center, including physiotherapy sessions and adapted physical activity sessions.
Participants in the usual rehabilitation group will continue their rehabilitation independently at home after discharge, following standard practice. Participants in the telerehabilitation group will receive the same care and will also be trained to use a digital application before leaving the rehabilitation center. At home, they will be able to follow exercise videos selected by their therapist. The exercises can be adjusted over time to match their recovery.
All participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about pain, joint function, physical activity, and quality of life. These questionnaires will be completed at the beginning of the study and again approximately 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery. Follow-up questionnaires will be completed remotely, by telephone or email.
Participation in the study will last up to 3 months. The study aims to determine whether adding telerehabilitation to usual care can help patients recover their physical function after knee or hip replacement surgery.
Read the detailed description
Following knee or hip replacement surgery, patients undergo rehabilitation at a rehabilitation center before returning home. Continuing physical exercises after discharge is an important part of recovery.
The TELEARTHROPOSTOP-G/H study will investigate the impact of adding a digital telerehabilitation program to usual rehabilitation care. The program is designed to help patients continue physical exercises at home after leaving the rehabilitation center.
The study will be conducted at the Institut Stablinski of Valenciennes Hospital in France. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive the same rehabilitation care during their stay at the center. After discharge, one group will continue rehabilitation at home according to usual practice, while the other group will also use a telerehabilitation application.
The application provides exercise videos selected by the healthcare professional. These videos demonstrate physical exercises similar to those performed during supervised rehabilitation sessions. The therapist can adjust the exercises and increase their difficulty as the patient's recovery progresses.
To assess recovery, participants will complete questionnaires about their operated joint, including pain and difficulties with everyday activities, their motivation to engage in physical activity, and their health-related quality of life. Assessments will be performed at the beginning of the study and remotely at approximately 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.
By comparing the two groups, the researchers aim to determine whether adding remote rehabilitation support to usual care has an impact on physical function following knee or hip replacement surgery.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation
- Being tested
- Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation, Telerehabilitation
- Keywords
- telerehabilitation, digital health, total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, postoperative orthopedic rehabilitation, adapted physical activity
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoarthritis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Standard Inpatient RehabilitationOther
Standard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout the inpatient rehabilitation stay.
TelerehabilitationOther
A 3-month telerehabilitation program following discharge from Institut Stablinski. During inpatient rehabilitation, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system during 2 of the 5 weekly adapted physical activity sessions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Knee: Standard rehabilitation | Active comparator | Participants undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) receive standard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout their rehabilitation stay (10 physiotherapy sessions and 5 APA sessions per week). Receives: Other: Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation |
| Knee: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation | Experimental | Participants undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) receive the same standard inpatient rehabilitation, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day. During 2 of the 5 weekly APA sessions, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system. Following discharge from Institut Stablinski, participants receive remote telerehabilitation for 3 months Receives: Other: Telerehabilitation |
| Hip: Standard Rehabilitation | Active comparator | Participants undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) receive standard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout their rehabilitation stay (10 physiotherapy sessions and 5 APA sessions per week). Receives: Other: Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation |
| Hip: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation | Experimental | Participants undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) receive the same standard inpatient rehabilitation, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day. During 2 of the 5 weekly APA sessions, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system. Following discharge from Institut Stablinski, participants receive remote telerehabilitation for 3 months. Receives: Other: Telerehabilitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Total WOMAC Score at 6 Weeks Postoperatively
Comparison of the total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score between the telerehabilitation group and the conventional rehabilitation group at 6 weeks after surgery.
Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively
Secondary outcomes (4)
WOMAC Subscale Scores
Comparison of changes in the WOMAC pain, stiffness, and physical function subscale scores between the telerehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation groups.
Measured: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in KOOS or HOOS Scores
Comparison of changes in the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) in participants undergoing total knee arthroplasty or the Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) in participants undergoing total hip arthroplasty, between the telerehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation groups.
Measured: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in EMAPS Questionnaire Score
Comparison of changes in the EMAPS questionnaire score between the telerehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation groups to assess patient motivation toward rehabilitation and physical activity
Measured: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in SF-12 Health Survey Scores
Comparison of changes in the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) physical and mental component scores between the telerehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation groups
Measured: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Oct 2026
- Study startNov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Orthopedic SurgeryStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
- Sponsor type
- Research network
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Benjamin Dervaux, MD, Principal investigator, Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07902505
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-02-05
- Acronym
- TELEARTHROPOST
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Single-Center, Randomized, Controlled, Two-Parallel-Group Study Evaluating the Impact of Telerehabilitation on Physical Function Compared With Conventional Rehabilitation in Patients Following Orthopedic Knee or Hip Surgery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07902505
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TELEARTHROPOST / 2025-02-05
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation
- Keywords
- telerehabilitation, digital health, total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, postoperative orthopedic rehabilitation, adapted physical activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de ValenciennesResearch network
- Study start
- Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Oct 2026 (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.
After knee or hip replacement surgery, rehabilitation helps patients regain mobility, improve muscle strength, and return to their daily activities.
The TELEARTHROPOSTOP-G/H study aims to evaluate whether telerehabilitation, using a digital application at home, can improve physical function after knee or hip replacement surgery compared with usual rehabilitation alone.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive standard rehabilitation during their stay at the Institut Stablinski rehabilitation center, including physiotherapy sessions and adapted physical activity sessions.
Participants in the usual rehabilitation group will continue their rehabilitation independently at home after discharge, following standard practice. Participants in the telerehabilitation group will receive the same care and will also be trained to use a digital application before leaving the rehabilitation center. At home, they will be able to follow exercise videos selected by their therapist. The exercises can be adjusted over time to match their recovery.
All participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about pain, joint function, physical activity, and quality of life. These questionnaires will be completed at the beginning of the study and again approximately 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery. Follow-up questionnaires will be completed remotely, by telephone or email.
Participation in the study will last up to 3 months. The study aims to determine whether adding telerehabilitation to usual care can help patients recover their physical function after knee or hip replacement surgery.
Detailed description
Following knee or hip replacement surgery, patients undergo rehabilitation at a rehabilitation center before returning home. Continuing physical exercises after discharge is an important part of recovery.
The TELEARTHROPOSTOP-G/H study will investigate the impact of adding a digital telerehabilitation program to usual rehabilitation care. The program is designed to help patients continue physical exercises at home after leaving the rehabilitation center.
The study will be conducted at the Institut Stablinski of Valenciennes Hospital in France. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive the same rehabilitation care during their stay at the center. After discharge, one group will continue rehabilitation at home according to usual practice, while the other group will also use a telerehabilitation application.
The application provides exercise videos selected by the healthcare professional. These videos demonstrate physical exercises similar to those performed during supervised rehabilitation sessions. The therapist can adjust the exercises and increase their difficulty as the patient's recovery progresses.
To assess recovery, participants will complete questionnaires about their operated joint, including pain and difficulties with everyday activities, their motivation to engage in physical activity, and their health-related quality of life. Assessments will be performed at the beginning of the study and remotely at approximately 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.
By comparing the two groups, the researchers aim to determine whether adding remote rehabilitation support to usual care has an impact on physical function following knee or hip replacement surgery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Knee: Standard rehabilitation | Active comparator | Other: Standard Inpatient RehabilitationParticipants undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) receive standard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout their rehabilitation stay (10 physiotherapy sessions and 5 APA sessions per week). |
| Knee: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation | Experimental | Other: TelerehabilitationParticipants undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) receive the same standard inpatient rehabilitation, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day. During 2 of the 5 weekly APA sessions, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system. Following discharge from Institut Stablinski, participants receive remote telerehabilitation for 3 months |
| Hip: Standard Rehabilitation | Active comparator | Other: Standard Inpatient RehabilitationParticipants undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) receive standard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout their rehabilitation stay (10 physiotherapy sessions and 5 APA sessions per week). |
| Hip: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation | Experimental | Other: TelerehabilitationParticipants undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) receive the same standard inpatient rehabilitation, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day. During 2 of the 5 weekly APA sessions, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system. Following discharge from Institut Stablinski, participants receive remote telerehabilitation for 3 months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients aged 50 years or older. Patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis, followed by postoperative rehabilitation at Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes.
- Patients owning a smartphone compatible with the rehabilitation application. Patients who have provided written informed consent. Patients affiliated with a social security system. Patients willing and able to comply with all study procedures and the study duration
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients with diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders that may interfere with rehabilitation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Patients at high risk of falling, for whom independent home exercise is contraindicated according to the physician's assessment.
- Patients with a history of previous total knee or total hip arthroplasty, regardless of the indication.
- Patients who do not own a smartphone. Patients covered by the French State Medical Aid scheme (Aide Médicale de l'État, AME), unless an exemption from the social security affiliation requirement applies.
- Patients unable to provide informed consent. Patients under legal protection, including guardianship or curatorship. Patients deprived of their liberty.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Inpatient RehabilitationStandard inpatient rehabilitation at Institut Stablinski, consisting of two physiotherapy sessions per day and 30 minutes of adapted physical activity (APA) per day throughout the inpatient rehabilitation stay. | Other | Hip: Standard Rehabilitation, Knee: Standard rehabilitation |
| TelerehabilitationA 3-month telerehabilitation program following discharge from Institut Stablinski. During inpatient rehabilitation, participants receive training in the use of the telerehabilitation system during 2 of the 5 weekly adapted physical activity sessions. | Other | Hip: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation, Knee: Standard Rehabilitation Plus Telerehabilitation |
Primary outcome
Total WOMAC Score at 6 Weeks Postoperatively
Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively
Comparison of the total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score between the telerehabilitation group and the conventional rehabilitation group at 6 weeks after surgery.
4 secondary outcomes
WOMAC Subscale Scores
Time frame: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in KOOS or HOOS Scores
Time frame: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in EMAPS Questionnaire Score
Time frame: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
Changes in SF-12 Health Survey Scores
Time frame: Baseline (inclusion), 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively
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 Oct 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.
Benjamin Dervaux, MD principal investigator
Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Standard Inpatient Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation in people with Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, run by Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes at 1 site in France.
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 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 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 France. 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 Benjamin Dervaux, MD (0327143333 ext. +33, dervaux-b@ch-valenciennes.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Total WOMAC Score at 6 Weeks Postoperatively (time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively). 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 Oct 2026.