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New treatment option for Ankle Osteoarthritis
Official title Effects of Graded Motor Imagery in Individuals With Foot/Ankle Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07417436
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of graded motor imagery training applied in addition to a structured exercise program in individuals with foot and/or ankle osteoarthritis. The study population will consist of twenty-four individuals diagnosed with foot/ankle osteoarthritis who applied to the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Education and Research Hospital.
- Time commitment: about 3 months
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
- Be 18 years of age or older,
- Have a diagnosis of foot and/or ankle osteoarthritis confirmed by a specialist physician through clinical and/or radiological examination
- Experience pain in the ankle joint most days for at least three months
- Agree to participate in randomly assigned treatment and follow-up measurements
- Have sufficient understanding of the Turkish language
You likely can't join if
- Previous arthrodesis or joint replacement surgery on the affected ankle,
- Having received physical therapy for ankle osteoarthritis within the last three months
- Presence of vision or hearing problems that may affect compliance with treatment.
- Presence of a neuromuscular disease
- History of intra-articular ankle injections within the last 3 months
- Initiation of a new disease-specific pharmacological treatment during the study period
See the full eligibility criteria
- Be 18 years of age or older,
- Have a diagnosis of foot and/or ankle osteoarthritis confirmed by a specialist physician through clinical and/or radiological examination
- Experience pain in the ankle joint most days for at least three months
- Agree to participate in randomly assigned treatment and follow-up measurements
- Have sufficient understanding of the Turkish language
- Have a Standardized Mini Mental Test score of at least 24 points
- Previous arthrodesis or joint replacement surgery on the affected ankle,
- Having received physical therapy for ankle osteoarthritis within the last three months
- Presence of vision or hearing problems that may affect compliance with treatment.
- Presence of a neuromuscular disease
- History of intra-articular ankle injections within the last 3 months
- Initiation of a new disease-specific pharmacological treatment during the study period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 study runs about 3 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye); Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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