Comparing retro walking and forward walking for knee osteoarthritis
Effects of Retro Walking Exercise Using Lower Body Positive Pressure on Knee Pain and Physical Function in People With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether walking backward or walking forward with special support can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Qassim University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Buraydah, Almuledia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05585099 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of retro walking exercise versus forward walking using lower body positive pressure on knee pain, physical function, and quadriceps muscle strength in individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. The study will assess improvements in mobility function, balance, and self-reported health outcomes as secondary objectives. Participants will engage in walking exercises while utilizing lower body positive pressure to evaluate which method yields better results for managing symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40 and older with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and reported knee pain in the past 30 days.
Not a fit: Patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren & Lawrence grade > 3) or those with recent knee injuries or surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new exercise approach to alleviate knee pain and improve physical function for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored walking exercises for knee osteoarthritis, this specific approach using lower body positive pressure is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis * Edge bigger or equal 40 years * Knee pain reported by participants in the past 30 days * One or both knees osteoarthritis graded with Kellgren \& Lawrence grade 1 - 3 Exclusion Criteria: * If they didn't meet the inclusion criteria * History of hip, knee or ankle injury or surgery within the last year * Kellgren \& Lawrence grade \> 3 of severe knee OA * Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis * History of knee injection with any medicine that reduce pain within the last year * History of other medical condition that would disturb normal walking function * Receive physical therapy in the last three months * Pregnant * Other conditions that are Contra indication to lower body positive pressure.
Where this trial is running
Buraydah, Almuledia and 1 other locations
- Qassim university medical city — Buraydah, Almuledia, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
- Medical City in Qassim University — Buraidah, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sattam M Almutairi, Ph.D
- Email: A.sattam@qu.edu.sa
- Phone: +966505102644
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.