Validating the effect of a knee orthosis for knee pain relief
Validating the Clinical Effect of a Knee Orthosis
NA · TOPMED · NCT06655558
This study is testing if a custom knee brace can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TOPMED (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Québec, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT06655558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a custom knee orthosis designed for patients suffering from medial gonarthrosis, a common form of knee osteoarthritis. The intervention aims to improve biomechanical function and reduce knee pain by altering the forces applied within the knee joint. Participants will be fitted with a specific model of the O3D orthosis, and their outcomes will be assessed using validated measures such as the WOMAC scale. The study seeks to provide evidence on the clinical benefits of using knee orthoses in managing this condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with medial gonarthrosis who are receiving a regular model of the O3D orthosis.
Not a fit: Patients suffering from tricompartmental gonarthrosis or those who have already completed the delivery appointment for a O3D orthosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and enhanced mobility for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, other studies have shown positive outcomes with the use of knee orthoses for managing knee osteoarthritis.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Suffering from medial gonarthrosis * Receiving a regular model of the O3D orthosis Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from tricompartmental gonarthosis * Having completed the delivery appointment for a O3D orthosis
Where this trial is running
Québec, Quebec
- Topmed — Québec, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Edith Martin, Phd. metallurgical engineering — TOPMED
- Study coordinator: Mathieu Germain Robitaille, M.Sc. in kinesiology
- Email: mgrobitaille@topmed.ca
- Phone: 418-683-2104
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.
Conditions: Medial Gonarthrosis, knee orthosis, knee brace, validation, WOMAC, knee pain, knee stiffness, daily activities