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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Effects of Movement Retraining on Knee Loading in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06208631
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study investigates how well individuals with knee osteoarthritis can learn to alter their calf muscle activation using haptic biofeedback while walking and evaluates how these changes affect knee loading. Prior research has utilized musculoskeletal simulations to determine that reducing the activation of one of the calf muscles, the gastrocnemius, can have a large impact on reducing knee loading.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Medial and/or lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis
- Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis of at least six months duration
- Ambulatory without aids
- Able to walk for at least 60 minutes
- Typical pain rating of 1-4 on scale of 0-10
You likely can't join if
- History of symptomatic arthritis in lower limb joints other than the knees
- Replacement of any lower extremity joint
- Symptoms originating from the patellofemoral joint
- Body mass index equal to or greater than 35
- Nerve or muscle disease associated with walking difficulty
- History of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or autoimmune disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Medial and/or lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis
- Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis of at least six months duration
- Ambulatory without aids
- Able to walk for at least 60 minutes
- Typical pain rating of 1-4 on scale of 0-10
- Able to reduce gastrocnemius muscle activation by 10% from baseline
- History of symptomatic arthritis in lower limb joints other than the knees
- Replacement of any lower extremity joint
- Symptoms originating from the patellofemoral joint
- Body mass index equal to or greater than 35
- Nerve or muscle disease associated with walking difficulty
- History of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or autoimmune disease
- History of lower limb fracture or surgery requiring hospitalization
- Pregnant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stanford, California, United States
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stanford, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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