Clinical trial 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 is testing whether using touch feedback while walking can teach you to change calf muscle use and reduce knee load.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis and can walk on a treadmill or outside.
- What's involved
- You will walk for 30 minutes while a device gives you touch signals after each step. The signals tell you if your calf muscle use is different from the start. You may do this in a lab or outside. Your walking data will be used in computer models to see if knee stress goes down.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts up to two lab sessions or one outside session, each about 30 minutes of walking.
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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 is enrolling
- 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?
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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?
This study is enrolling now at Stanford, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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