NCT05266365

The Video-Based Exercise Programs in Degenerative Meniscus Tears

Investigation of the Efficacy of Video-Based Exercise Programs in Degenerative Meniscus Tears

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 81 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of the video-based exercise programs in patients with degenerative meniscus tears.

Detailed description

To investigate the efficacy of video-based exercise programs, voluntary patients with degenerative meniscus tears aged 40-65 years will be randomly assigned to three groups: the hybrid exercise group (HEG), the video-based exercise (VBE) group, and the standard exercise (SE) group. Interventions will be delivered over 16 sessions (twice a week for 8 weeks). The patients will be assessed at baseline and at the end of the 8-week intervention. Pain during activity, at rest, and at night will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Active range of motion will be evaluated using a digital goniometer. Isometric muscle strength will be measured with a handheld dynamometer. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) will evaluate functional status and symptoms. The Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool (WOMET) will assess health-related quality of life. Adherence to the exercise program and the Global Rating of Change Scale will be evaluated.

Conditions

• Degenerative Disease
• Meniscus Tear
• Knee Pain Swelling

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	The video-based exercise (VBE)	An 8-week exercise program will be implemented as part of the conservative treatment for degenerative meniscal tears. The physiotherapist will prepare an instructional video that provides a detailed explanation and demonstration of each exercise. Patients will watch this video at home and perform the exercises according to the video instructions.
OTHER	The standard exercise (SE)	An 8-week exercise program used in conservative treatment of degenerative meniscus tears will be performed. An exercise program will be performed at the clinic.
OTHER	The hybrid exercise (HE)	An 8-week exercise program will be implemented as part of the conservative treatment for degenerative meniscal tears using a hybrid telerehabilitation model. For the home-based component, the physiotherapist will prepare an instructional video that includes a detailed description and demonstration of each exercise. Patients will watch this video at home and perform the prescribed exercises by following the instructions provided in the video. In addition to the home program, patients will also participate in supervised exercise sessions conducted in the clinical setting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-04-01
• Primary completion: 2025-04-01
• Completion: 2026-01-05
• First posted: 2022-03-04
• Last updated: 2025-11-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)