Maximal and Self-selected Walkingspeed After Knee Arthroplasty - a Prospective Cohort Study

Recruiting Observational Study
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
55 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
130 (estimated)
Sponsor
Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this prospective study is to explore whether maximal and self-selected walking speed in individuals with knee arthroplasty is a useful and applicable clinical measure that can provide new insights into physical function after prosthetic surgery. We will examine the progression of walking speed and other measures of physical function, and investigate if walking speed can predict post…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: age 55 +, living in or near the city of Oslo (up to appox 2 hours commute), sceduled for primary knee arthroplasty, able to walk independently with or without walking aids, understand and speak Norwegian sufficently to take instructions and respond to questionnaires Exclusion Cr…
Contacts

Brita Stanghelle, PhD

+47 97514751

brita.stanghelle@oslomet.no

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