Plain-English translation of NCT05892133 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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 eight weeks of leg strength training before knee replacement surgery can help you recover faster and feel more satisfied with your surgery results. Researchers know that patients with stronger legs before surgery tend to bounce back quicker afterward. The study will compare people who do this special strength training program before surgery with people who follow their usual care.
About 20% of people who have knee replacement surgery say they're not satisfied with how well it works, even though surgical techniques have improved greatly over the years. Researchers believe that having stronger leg muscles before surgery might help reduce this dissatisfaction by speeding up recovery.
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If you're assigned to the strength training group, you'll spend eight weeks doing supervised leg press exercises specifically designed to build strength before your surgery. The control group will receive their usual pre-surgery care. After surgery, researchers will track how well you recover and how satisfied you are with your results compared to the control group.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
Norway
Sponsor
Molde University College
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
September 2023
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2023.
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Central contact
Berg
Molde UC
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