To explore the effect and possible mechanism of Taijiquan on kinesiophobia in individuals with knee osteoarthritis from the perspective of autonomic nerve regulatio

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• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2200005724
• Lead Sponsor: Fujian University of TCM

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

KOA inclusion criteria 1) Meet the clinical diagnostic criteria for KOA; 2) Imaging diagnosis of knee osteophyte formation; 3) Age 50-80 years; 4) Knee X-ray K/L grade 1-4, and can independently walk at least 8 meters on flat ground and up and down 8 steps; 5) Knee VAS score of 10-60mm in daily activities 1 week before the test; 6) During the study period, maintain the original diet pattern and avoid major changes; 7) Volunteer to participate and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

KOA exclusion criteria 1) A variety of acute, infectious, infectious diseases, and visceral dysfunction; 2) Other diseases of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system affect gait posture, such as stroke, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis, Low back pain, etc.; 3) Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids within 24 hours before the test; those who have received medication, modern or traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation methods in the last 2 weeks; intra-articular steroids have been used in the past 3 months; intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection in the past 6 months; preparation for total knee arthroplasty within 1 year; 4) Long-term regular aerobic exercise (=3 times per week, lasting more than 3 months ); 5) severe cognitive impairment (MoCA<18 points); 6) unable to cooperate with assessment and treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Heart rate variablity;Kinesiophobia;

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity;Pain catastrophing scale;KOOS;Muscle strength;