Investigating exercise therapy and soft braces for knee osteoarthritis
Effects of Exercise Therapy and Soft Brace on Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is testing whether exercise therapy and using a soft knee brace can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College of Northern Denmark Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aalborg, Nothern) |
| Trial ID | NCT03949400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effects of supervised exercise therapy and education on patients with knee osteoarthritis, specifically focusing on their immediate response to using a soft knee brace. The study will enroll 40 participants who will be assessed before and after a 6-week treatment program, with follow-up evaluations at 12 weeks. Participants will be tested with and without the brace to determine the impact of the interventions on pain and rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who can read and understand Danish.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to mentally respond to questionnaires will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective non-surgical treatments for managing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Assigned for exercise and education due to knee osteoarthrosis Age 18 years or older at the time of recruitment Able to read and understand Danish Exclusion Criteria: Not mentally able to reply to the questionnaire
Where this trial is running
Aalborg, Nothern
- Aalborg Municipality, training unit west — Aalborg, Nothern, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Palle S Jensen, Adjunct
- Email: plj@ucn.dk
- Phone: +4581719719
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.