A pilot randomised controlled trial of an online self-management programme for people with persistent pain post-knee replacement (Kneed).

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveModerate to severe persistent pain can affect up to 25% of people after a knee replacement for osteoarthritis. The aim of the trial was to test the feasibility of implementing Kneed, a novel digital pain rehabilitation self-management programme.DesignProspective, two group parallel randomised pilot study.SettingOnline in Australia.ParticipantsAdults with persistent pain rated as ≥4/10 in the operated knee more than 3 months post-knee replacement for osteoarthritis.InterventionThe Kneed group were provided with 8 weeks of access to a digital pain rehabilitation self-management programme and compared to usual care.Main measuresRecruitment, acceptability, usability and limited efficacy with descriptive statistics.ResultsSixty participants, mean age 68.7 years, 75% female, 66.7% retir

SUBMITTER: Johns N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12521762 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature