Telerehabilitation for Knee Osteoarthritis: Study Protocol

Patient Recruitment and Enrolment All patients diagnosed with knee OA who present at Artros Medical Center for an orthopaedic specialist consultation will undergo a radiological examination. Based on the radiographic findings and clinical evaluation, the orthopaedic specialist will refer eligible patients to a physiotherapist, who will assign them to the TG or CG. The physiotherapist will provide both verbal and written explanations of the study procedures. Patients will be included in the study after providing written informed consent. Baseline Assessments The physiotherapist will collect baseline data, including: Sociodemographic characteristics, Anthropometric measurements: height (cm), weight (kg), body mass index (BMI) (kg/m²), Educational background and employment status, Knee joint mobility assessment using a goniometer, Pain intensity measurement using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Physical function, stiffness, and pain assessment using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Physical activity evaluation using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Health-related quality of life assessment using the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), OA severity classification based on recent knee radiographs (≤ 4 months old), graded using the Kellgren-Lawrence classification system.

NCT Number	NCT07137897
Lead Sponsor	University of Novo Mesto
Conditions	Pain, Stiffness, Physical Function
Enrollment	118 participants
Start Date	2024-06-27
Primary Completion	2025-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-02