Effects of Bracing on Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

Completed

Conditions studied: Knee Osteoarthritis

In brief

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by complaints of knee pain, aching and stiffness that commonly alter the way one will climb stairs and walk reducing an individual's function and the activities they may perform on a day-to-day basis. Providing a person with a knee brace designed for OA can help unload the arthritic part of the knee, thereby reducing pain and lead to improved function. The purpose of this study is to determine if use of the Rebel Reliever knee brace manufactured by Townsend Design can reduce pain and stiffness, improve strength and balance, and enhance functional activities such as stair and level gait, and ultimately lead to increased participation in the community.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01886144

Run by

Stony Brook University

People needed

25

Starts

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-05-12

Who can join

Age: 35 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female
• Aged between 35 and 70
• Present with diagnosed unicompartment osteoarthritis of the knee

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease that limits ability to walk.
• Presence of hip, ankle or foot OA or other lower limb pathology that limits ability to walk.
• Bilateral knee OA
• Previous use of an OA knee brace
• Surgical procedure in either leg within the past 6-months
• Anthropometrics that are incongruent with manufacturer's specifications for the Rebel Reliever

Where it is running

• Stony Brook University; Rehabilitation Research and Movement Performance (RRAMP) Laboratory — Stony Brook, New York, United States

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