Clinical trial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title The Effect of a Group Exercise Intervention on Balance in People With Knee Osteoarthritis: a Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06807541
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether a 12‑week exercise program improves balance in people who have knee osteoarthritis.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have knee osteoarthritis and can attend two visits at the university campus.
- What's involved
- You will visit the campus twice for about an hour each time, fill out questionnaires, and do a balance test. Between visits you will do 45‑minute exercise classes twice a week, either in person or at home, and keep a weekly diary of your workouts and any changes in knee symptoms.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 weeks, with two one‑hour visits at the start and end, and regular exercise classes and diary entries during the 12‑week period.
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Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, diagnosed from a physician or meeting the American College of Rheumatology Clinical Classification Criteria...
- Pass the Get Active Questionnaire to ensure that they are safe to begin an exercise program
You likely can't join if
- i) severe knee trauma, knee surgery, or intraarticular knee joint injections in the previous six months ii) active synovitis iii) concurrent...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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.
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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