Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Exercise Program Accompanied With Degenerative Meniscal Tear

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Meniscus Tear; Knee Injuries

• Registration Number: NCT06657586
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of exercise program added to the treatment on physical function, postural balance, muscle strength, pain and gait in individuals with meniscal damage.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-09-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-23
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-24
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-01
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study Completion: 2025-01-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-28
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 20-65 years.
• Having a meniscus tear.
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Being diagnosed with a psychiatric illness.
• Having a neurological disease that may interfere with treatment.
• Having undergone meniscal surgery before.
• Having received physical therapy in the knee area in the last 6 months.
• Benefiting from any other treatment during the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Vertical jump	6 weeks	My Jump Lab 3 is a mobile application that precisely measures and analyzes vertical jump performance. It is an important tool to assess lower limb function and optimize treatment processes for patients with knee problems. The app provides key performance metrics such as jump height, flight time and strength and helps monitor patients' progress.
Star Balance Test	6 weeks	It is a test that evaluates dynamic balance and lower limb stability. The subject stands on one foot on eight radial lines drawn on the ground and tries to reach the farthest point of each line with the free foot. Reach distances in each direction are recorded and analyzed. This test is used to determine the risk of injury in athletes and to monitor balance development during rehabilitation.
Tegner Activity Level Scale	6 weeks	The Tegner Activity Level Scale is used to determine individuals' physical activity and level of sporting participation. The scale uses a scale ranging from 0 (sedentary) to 10 (professional athlete). This scale is particularly useful in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and for monitoring individuals' activity levels
KOOS-PS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form)	6 weeks	The KOOS-PS is used to assess the physiological and functional effects of knee osteoarthritis and knee injuries. The KOOS-PS includes five different knee-related subscales: Pain, Symptoms, Activities of Daily Living, Sports and Recreation, and Quality of Life. The physical function short form (PS) specifically assesses the impact of physical function on activities of daily living.
WOMET (Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool)	6 weeks	The WOMET is a specific scale developed to assess the symptoms and effects of meniscal injuries. It measures the pain, functional limitations, and impact on quality of life that patients experience with meniscal injuries.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bahçehir University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey