High-speed Power Training in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

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Conditions studied: Knee Osteoarthritis

In brief

We are exploring a unique weight-training program for men and women 55 years or older with knee osteoarthritis (OA) that emphasizes high-speed movements. We believe that the speed at which muscles move may be more important to the improvement of muscle performance, function and pain than how strong the muscles are. We are comparing high-speed power training with traditional strength training to determine which method has the greatest effects on muscle strength, muscle power, speed of movement, functional performance and pain. We believe that high-speed training will improve these measures to a greater extent than simply training for increased muscle strength.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01328340

Run by

University of Missouri-Columbia

People needed

48

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2008-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-04

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 55 years of age
• physician diagnosed knee OA
• relatively inactive
• male or female
• good overall health
• living independently (not in a nursing home or care facility)

You may not qualify if…

• heart attack or unstable angina within 6 months of consent
• hip fracture, knee or hip replacement within 6 months of consent
• diagnosed neurological disease
• pulmonary disease requiring use of oxygen
• osteoarthritis of the knee
• severe visual or hearing impairment

Where it is running

• University of Missouri — Columbia, Missouri, United States

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