Video game-based rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis
Knee-Biofeedback Rehabilitation Interface for Game-based Home Therapy
This study tests if a fun video game-based exercise program can help people with knee osteoarthritis get stronger and feel better compared to regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Barron Associates, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06090097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a video game-based rehabilitation program, called KneeBRIGHT, for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will engage in a 10-week exercise regimen that includes two in-clinic sessions and one home session each week, focusing on quadriceps strengthening. The interventional group will use the KneeBRIGHT system, which incorporates EMG sensors and game software, while the control group will follow a standard physical therapy routine. The study aims to compare functional outcomes and patient engagement between the two groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who can ambulate independently without assistive devices.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric or cognitive impairments, or those with other symptomatic joint diseases that affect the knee, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance rehabilitation outcomes and patient engagement for individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology and gamification for rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis via x-ray, with a score of at least 2 (out of 4) on the Kellgren-Lawrence OA scoring system; independent ambulation without assistive device Exclusion Criteria: * individuals who have psychiatric or cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia) that interferes with their ability to follow instructions or provide voluntary consent; symptomatic spine, hip, ankle, or foot disease other than OA that would interfere with assessment of the knee.
Where this trial is running
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eileen Krepkovich, MS — Barron Associates
- Study coordinator: Eileen Krepkovich, MS
- Email: krepkovich@barronassociates.com
- Phone: 4349731215
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.