Investigating factors affecting quality of life in knee osteoarthritis
Factors Associated With Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is looking to see how pain, stiffness, and feelings of depression affect the quality of life for people aged 40 to 65 with knee osteoarthritis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kutahya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06760338 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between quality of life and various factors such as pain, stiffness, functional status, and depression in individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. Participants aged 40 to 65 will be recruited, and their demographic information will be collected alongside assessments using validated scales like the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index and the Beck Depression Scale. Data will be analyzed using statistical software to identify significant relationships between these factors and quality of life outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 40 to 65 who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those who have undergone other orthopedic surgeries in the lower extremity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that lead to improved management strategies for enhancing the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored quality of life in knee osteoarthritis, this specific approach focusing on multiple factors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis * In studies between the ages of 40 and 65 Exclusion Criteria: * Other orthopaedic surgery in the lower extremity * Cognitive impairment at a level that prevents understanding and answering the questionnaire * Presence of neurological disease
Where this trial is running
Kutahya
- Kutahya Health Science University — Kutahya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emrah Afsar, Phd — Kutahya Health Science University
- Study coordinator: Emrah Afsar, Phd
- Email: emrah.afsar@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: 5062527008
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.