Corticospinal Excitability and Rehab in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Conditions studied: Knee Osteoarthritis

In brief

To determine differences in thigh muscle function in individuals with and without knee arthritis, and also determine the effectiveness of common physical therapy interventions on clinical and patient oriented outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02036866

Run by

Creighton University

People needed

61

Starts

2013-11-01

Expected to finish

2015-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-12-14

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 19-65
• Grade I or II knee Osteoarthritis confirmed by radiographs or other imaging and at least one of the following:
• Age > 50 years old
• Morning stiffness < 30 minutes
• Crepitus
• Meet at least 3 of 6 diagnostic criteria for osteoarthritis:
• Age > 50 years old
• Morning stiffness < 30 minutes
• Crepitus
• Bony tenderness
• Bony enlargement
• No palpable warmth

You may not qualify if…

• BMI > 30
• History of traumatic spine or lower extremity injury within the last 6 months
• Previous adverse reaction to electrical stimulation (i.e. burns or hypersensitivity)
• Cardiac pacemaker
• Metal implants in head
• Current pregnancy
• Neurological disorders
• History of seizures
• Unable to give consent or understand the procedures of this study

Where it is running

• Creighton University — Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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