Using a smart knee brace with vibration to help treat knee osteoarthritis
Precision Rehabilitation: Mechanisms and Efficacy of Vibration in Exercise Training for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is testing a smart knee brace that uses vibrations to see if it can help older adults with knee osteoarthritis move better and feel less pain compared to regular treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06616896 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on developing a wearable multifunctional vibration knee brace designed to improve functional performance and alleviate pain in elderly patients suffering from degenerative knee osteoarthritis. By utilizing artificial intelligence, the study aims to personalize rehabilitation approaches for individuals aged 50 to 80 with knee OA. The effectiveness of this innovative device will be compared to conventional treatments over a four-year period, assessing its feasibility and efficacy in enhancing mobility and reducing pain. The study will specifically target patients with mild to moderate knee OA as defined by X-ray criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 to 80 diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone knee or hip surgery, have systemic arthritis, or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mobility and reduce pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in rehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach using a multifunctional vibration knee brace is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 50 to 80 years * A diagnosis of knee OA (Kellgren and Lawrence grade 1\~3 on X-ray) according to the American College of Rheumatology's criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Knee or hip surgery * Systemic arthritis * Neurological disorders.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital International Medical Service Center — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wei-Li Hsu, Ph.D.
- Email: wlhsu@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2-3366-8127
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.