Efficacy of Eccentric Resistance Training in Persons With Knee Osteoarthritis

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in balance, strength, functional performance and self-reported outcomes for subjects with knee osteoarthritis who complete a low intensity, long duration eccentric training program compared to those who complete a high intensity, short duration eccentric training program. This study will be utilizing the Eccentron (manufactured by BTE Technologies) for the performance of all eccentric exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02350387

Run by

Regis University

People needed

32

Starts

2015-01-01

Expected to finish

2015-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-02-26

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals will be included in the study if they are:
• at least 55 years old,
• cognitively able to understand directions,
• able to ambulate at least 50 feet without stopping,
• are currently experiencing knee pain and
• meet at least 3 out of 6 criteria of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria for knee osteoarthritis diagnosis.

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals will be excluded from the study if they have:
• a diagnosed medical condition that would limit physical ability, including acute or active fractures, myocardial infarctions, stroke,
• a traumatic brain injury within the last 6 months, or
• joint replacement within the last 12 months. Individuals with chronic neurological disorders limiting motion or present with any known contraindication for balance training will also be excluded from the study.

Where it is running

• Regis University — Denver, Colorado, United States

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