Clinical trial NCT06831682: Efficacy of Kinesiotaping During Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Official title: Efficacy of Kinesiotaping During Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery- a Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Total Knee Replacement
Postoperative Recovery
Rehabilitation Outcome
Keywords: Kinesiotaping
Total Knee Replacement
Rehabilitation
knee joint Function
Pain Relief
Lead sponsor: SRH Gesundheitszentrum Bad Herrenalb
Sponsor class: NETWORK
First posted: 2025-02-18
Enrollment: 102
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Kinesiotaping (KT) within postoperative rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery by determining whether KT enhances early postoperative outcomes, in terms of reduction of swelling, pain relief and improvement in the function of the knee joint, compared to conventional rehabilitation without the use of KT.

Detailed description: Kinesiotaping and Rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement The effectiveness of Kinesiotaping (KT) in postoperative rehabilitation remains scientifically unproven, despite its widespread use. KT is believed to reduce pain and swelling, improve muscle function, and enhance joint mobility by promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. However, high-quality studies assessing its efficacy, particularly following Total Knee Replacement (TKR), are lacking.

Aim of the Study The aim of this study is to demonstrate that KT, when applied during inpatient rehabilitation after TKR, improves clinical outcomes compared to standard rehabilitation without KT.

Specifically, the investigators aim to show that:

KT reduces postoperative swelling and pain, thereby enhancing knee function. KT promotes faster recovery of muscle strength and range of motion. KT shortens the time needed to achieve key postoperative milestones, allowing for a more effective rehabilitation process.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged ≥18 years.
* Patients who have undergone primary Total Knee Replacement (TKR) with uncomplicated wound conditions.
* No signs of infection post-surgery.
* Ability to understand study procedures and complete required questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Revision TKR surgeries.
* Early postoperative complications (e.g., wound healing disorders, deep infections, thrombosis).
* Severe comorbidities (e.g., heart failure NYHA class 3-4, renal insufficiency grade 3-4, chronic lymphedema, dermatological conditions).
* Known allergies to Kinesiotaping (KT) or adhesive materials.
* Neurological or neuromuscular disorders.
* Cognitive impairments (e.g., dementia) affecting compliance.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Pain Level Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
measure: Knee Circumference (Swelling)
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
measure: Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Timed Up and Go Test
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
measure: Chair Stand Test
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
measure: 10-Meter Walk Test
timeFrame: From postoperative day 10 to postoperative day 25.
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Bad Herrenalb
country: Germany
facility: SRH Health Center Bad Herrenalb
Study officials:
affiliation: 1 SRH Health-center, Bad Herrenalb, Germany 2 Department of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ludwig-Maximilians- University of Munich, Munich, Germany 3 Department for Spine Therapy, Sports Hospital Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
name: Andreas Veihelmann, MD, PhD
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
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