Improving quality of life for knee osteoarthritis through nutrition and exercise
Evidence Based Training Program Combined With Nutrition Therapy for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is testing if a combination of exercise and an anti-inflammatory diet can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (St. Pölten, Lower Austria and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05955300 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates the effects of a combined training program and anti-inflammatory dietary intervention on the quality of life for patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The study recognizes that knee osteoarthritis is not only a degenerative condition but also involves chronic low-grade inflammation, which can be influenced by diet. Participants will engage in an evidence-based exercise therapy program alongside a plant-based, anti-oxidative diet designed to reduce inflammation. The goal is to enhance physical function and overall well-being in individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with severe musculoskeletal disorders, cognitive deficits, or those with internal, neurological, or mental diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis by addressing both physical and inflammatory aspects of the condition.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combined approaches of exercise and dietary interventions for osteoarthritis management.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * Musculosceletal disorders which obviates a participation in the training program * kognitive deficits * internal, neurological and mental diseases * drug and/or alcohol abuse
Where this trial is running
St. Pölten, Lower Austria and 1 other locations
- Sankt Pölten University of Applied Sciences — St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria (Recruiting)
- St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences — St. Poelten, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Barbara Wondrasch, PhD
- Email: barbara.wondrasch@fhstp.ac.at
- Phone: +436504108196
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.