Eccentric resistance ergometry in knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation: a randomized clinical trial

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• Conditions: Impairments in lower limb muscular performance in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000411842
• Lead Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-04-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

(i) Patients with primary medial tibiofemoral OA

(ii) Knee flexion range of motion greater or equal to 100 degrees

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Patellofemoral joint symptoms overshadowing tibiofemoral symptoms, as determined from clinical examination

(2) Current or past (within 4 weeks) oral corticosteroid use;

(3) Systemic arthritic conditions;

(4) A previous history of hip or knee joint replacement or tibial osteotomy

(5i) Inability to ambulate 10 metres without a gait aid.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified