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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Effect of Structured Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06084949
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of Nordic walking and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on cardiopulmonary function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Mild-to-moderate knee OA patients are randomly allocated into Experimental group (Nordic walking plus routine management) or Control group (Routine management).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older
You may be able to join if
- pain on the most days in one or both knees in the past month;
- difficulty with at least one of daily living activities measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scale;
- radiographic evidence of knee OA in the tibial-femoral compartment (Kellgren and Lawrence grade, K/L ≥1, K/L 1-3 regarded as mild-to-moderate knee...
- with normal or corrected visual and auditory function and walking unaided;
- primary knee OA for more than 6 months, be stable on medication for at least 3 weeks.
You likely can't join if
- knee surgery priorly;
- have steroid injection in previous three weeks;
- have inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid); or unstable angina, or myocardial infarction, or cardiac surgery; or stroke; or treatment with...
- unable to understand the procedure and potential risks of the study;
- medically unstable that indicate unsafe to participate in exercise test
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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