Weight Loss Intervention Before Total Knee Replacement

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2011
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 an 8-week weight loss program before surgery. 1 year after surgery the investigators will examine whether there are differences between the two groups\' quality of life and functional capacity.
Epistemonikos ID: 5d075e0d29f33cea7365a040a1d8872f26c3c500
First added on: May 10, 2024