Plain-English translation of NCT05100966 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether preparing your body before hip or knee replacement surgery — through exercise, better nutrition, and medication adjustments — helps you recover faster and feel better after the operation. Researchers want to see if building up your strength and health before surgery makes a real difference in how well you do afterward. The program can be done either in person at a hospital or online from home.
More patients waiting for hip and knee surgery are weaker and more fragile than before, especially because of the pandemic. Doctors want to know if helping patients get stronger and healthier before surgery — rather than waiting passively — can prevent complications and help people bounce back faster.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to either receive the new FitJoints program or usual care. If assigned to the program, a physiotherapist will guide you through personalized exercises, nutrition advice, and medication review over 3 to 6 months before your surgery — either at the hospital or online, whichever works best for you. You will attend regular sessions and work on building strength and health. Either way, researchers will track how well you recover after your surgery and how you feel.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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