Alterations in Muscle After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Study Purpose

The overall goals of this work are: 1) to elucidate alterations in gene expression and downstream protein synthesis 2 weeks after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) to better explain quadriceps muscle atrophy after TKA and 2) understand the mechanisms responsible for improved maintenance of muscle strength with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) utilization. Furthermore, this investigation seeks to expand previous findings regarding attenuation of strength and functional performance deficits with NMES application to better understand how altered gene expression influences muscle function.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 50 Years - 75 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- 50 to 75 years of age - Scheduled for unilateral TKA at University of Colorado Hospital - Diagnosed with osteoarthritis - Cognitive status that allows patients to consistently comprehend and repeat back directions regarding the details of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Neurological, vascular or cardiac problems that significantly limit function - BMI > 35 - Testosterone supplementation - Pregnancy - Anticoagulant therapy

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT02281877
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

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University of Colorado, Denver
Principal Investigator

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Victor Cheuy, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation University of Colorado, Denver
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Knee Osteoarthritis
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) 48 hours after TKA, 5x/week, 2x/day, for 45 minutes/session. Standard Rehabilitation Protocol

Active Comparator: Control

Standard Rehabilitation Protocol

Interventions

Procedure: - Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)

5x/week, 2x/day, for 45 minutes/session

Behavioral: - Standard Rehabilitation Protocol

Standard physical therapy after TKA

Contact a Trial Team

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Aurora, Colorado

Status

Recruiting

Address

Univeristy of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, 80045

Site Contact

Kristine Gerron, BS

[email protected]

303-724-9590

Aurora, Colorado

Status

Not yet recruiting

Address

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Aurora, Colorado, 80045

Site Contact

Kristine Gerron, BS

[email protected]

303-724-9590