Status:
COMPLETED
Weight Loss Intervention Before Total Knee Replacement
Lead Sponsor:
University of Aarhus
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Danish Rheumatism Association
Cambridge Weight Plan Limited
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy in a group of patients who must follow the current procedure for treatment of artificial knee, compared with a group of patients who must undergo a...
Detailed Description
Background In Denmark the numbers of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) operations annually increase. In the year 2000 was performed approximately 2,500 operations and in 2008 was performed more th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients recommended for primary total knee replacement.
- Body mass index \> 30.
- Must be motivated for weight loss.
- Must be able to read and understand Danish.
Exclusion
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Patients who are operated on both knees during the project period can only participate once.
- Planned obesity surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01469403
Start Date
August 1 2011
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
March 17 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Orthopedics Research Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark, 8000