PROPRIOCEPTION, KINESIOPHOBIA AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER GONARTHROSIS SURGERY

NCT07480473 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-10840098-202.3.02-85638
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 75
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to investigate the relationships between proprioception, causes of kinesiophobia, sensory processing characteristics, and functional recovery in individuals undergoing gonarthrosis surgery. Postoperative functional recovery can be influenced by sensorimotor and psychological factors such as impaired proprioception, fear of movement, and changes in sensory processing. However, the interaction between these factors has not been sufficiently clarified. Participants will complete a sociodemographic and clinical information form, the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), the Causes of Kinesiophobia Scale, and the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile. Proprioception will be assessed using the Joint Position Perception Test.

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Womac

  Womac is a widely used, self-administered questionnaire designed to evaluate pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis. It consists of 24 items (5 for pain, 2 for stiffness, 17 for physical function). Higher scores indicate worse symptoms and greater functional limitations.

  04.04.2026-05.05.2026

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Berg Balance Scale

  04.04.2026-05.05.2026

• Proprioception Assessment

  04.04.2026-05.05.2026

• The Causes of Kinesiophobia Scale

  04.04.2026-05.05.2026

• The Adolescent Sensory Profile

  04.04.2026-05.05.2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of individuals who have undergone surgery for gonarthrosis and are admitted for follow-up evaluation at an orthopedic clinic. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent will be included. The study will evaluate the relationship between proprioception, causes of kinesiophobia, sensory processing characteristics, and functional recovery in this population.

You may qualify if:

• The study included individuals aged 50-75 years who had undergone unilateral total knee arthroplasty and were 4-6 weeks post-operatively. Participants were required to have the cognitive capacity to understand the study instructions and to be able to walk independently.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals who had undergone bilateral total knee arthroplasty, those with advanced osteoarthritis in the other knee, those with neurological or orthopedic diseases affecting mobility, those who had undergone another major joint surgery within the last six months, and those with vestibular system disease were excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Osteoarthritis; Arthritis; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 14, 2026
• First Posted: March 18, 2026
• Study Start: April 4, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 5, 2026
• Study Completion: May 15, 2026
• Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03