Early home cycling after knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether starting gentle cycling at home soon after knee replacement surgery is safe and helpful. It aims to see if patients can use a stationary bike to speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a knee replacement on one side (either partial or total).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can read and speak Danish.
- You have access to a stationary bike at home, or you are okay with borrowing one from the study if you live within about an hour of Aarhus or Silkeborg.
- You can use a smartphone or tablet with internet to answer online questionnaires and use a motion app.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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