Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 100

Knee brace treatments for knee osteoarthritis

Official title: Behandlingseffekter Med Avlastande knäortoser för Patienter Med knäartros En Retro-och Prospektiv Multicenterregisterstudie

Run by Össur Iceland ehf · NCT04651673 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well knee braces help people with knee osteoarthritis by tracking their pain, function, and quality of life over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorÖssur Iceland ehf
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Hässleholm, Skåne County)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 9, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2030
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT04651673 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years who have been prescribed a knee brace for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study involves a multi-center patient registry focused on individuals prescribed knee braces for symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will receive a study ID and complete questionnaires at the time of brace fitting and follow-ups at 4 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year, with annual assessments thereafter. The study aims to gather data on pain, function, medication use, and quality of life related to knee brace usage, without comparing different treatments or devices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of knee braces in managing symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.

How similar studies have gone: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific approach focusing on knee braces for osteoarthritis is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients that are prescribed knee brace for symptomatic treatment of knee OA from partaking clinics
* Older than 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years
* Not willing or able to sign informed consent, or not cognitive impairments preventing understanding of the questionnaires.

Where it's running

  • Skånevård Nordost Region Skåne - Verksamhets område ortopedi, Kristianstad /Hässleholm
    Hässleholm, Skåne County, Sweden
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.