The effects of resistance training and neuromuscular electrical stimulation in advanced knee osteoarthritis

Completed

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Polyarthrosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN85231954
• Lead Sponsor: Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital (Ireland)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male and female patients aged 55 - 75 years
2. Advanced knee osteoarthritis (grade 3 or 4 knee osteoarthritis diagnosed arthroscopically within the last 2 years, or placed on the waiting list for knee replacement surgery with the indication of osteoarthritis within the last 12 months)
3. Ambulatory patients
4. Residing in the Greater Dublin area

Exclusion Criteria

1. Medical co-morbidities that preclude an exercise program
2. Neurological disorder
3. Implanted electrical device
4. Uncontrolled hypertension
5. Anticoagulant therapy
6. Malignancy
7. Inflammatory arthritis
8. Prior ipsilateral knee replacement surgery or contra-lateral knee replacement surgery within the last 2 years
9. Recent participation in an exercise or strength training program
10. Recent participation in a similar study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified