Gait retraining to improve knee biomechanics in osteoarthritis patients
Comparison of the Effects of Gait Modification Strategies on Knee Adduction Moment in Patients With Medial Knee Osteoarthritis: Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if special walking exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis improve their knee movement and reduce pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | George Mason University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Manassas, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT03663790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of gait retraining on lower extremity biomechanics in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-one participants will undergo baseline assessments of their gait before being randomized into either a control group or an experimental group that receives tailored gait modifications. The intervention involves eight sessions over ten weeks, focusing on specific strategies to reduce knee adduction moment. The study aims to evaluate both immediate and long-term changes in knee biomechanics resulting from these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis who can walk unaided for at least 20 minutes.
Not a fit: Patients with a body mass index greater than 35 or those who have had recent knee surgeries or other conditions affecting ambulation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved knee function and reduced pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While gait retraining has been explored in other contexts, this specific approach focusing on knee osteoarthritis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis by a qualified health professional such as an orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist * between the ages of 18 and 80 * able to walk unaided for a minimum of 20 minutes Exclusion Criteria: * body mass index greater than 35 * history of lower back, hip or, knee surgery within the last 2 years * knee arthroscopy or pharmacological injection in the previous six months * neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions affecting ambulation * cognitive impairment that would inhibit motor learning * use of gait aid, orthotic shoe inserts, or hinged knee brace
Where this trial is running
Manassas, Virginia
- Sports Medicine, Assessment, Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory — Manassas, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nelson Cortes — Associate Professor
- Study coordinator: Oladipo Eddo
- Email: oeddo@gmu.edu
- Phone: 7039937183
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.