An investigation of the effects of exercise on walking economy in individuals with osteoarthritis of the hip

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Hip Osteoarthritis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000411549
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

Osteoarthritis of the hip

Exclusion Criteria

Other musculoskeletal lower limb or back conditions requiring assessment or treatment in the last 6 months.
History of hip trauma or surgery on either the affected or unaffected side.
Corticosteroid use (oral or intra-articular) in the past 3 months.
Neurological impairment or condition affecting lower limb function.
Routine use of gait aids, uncontrolled hypertension, or morbid obesity (BMI > 40).
Systemic inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
Chronic respiratory diseases, and cardiac conditions that will restrict the assessment of walking economy, eg chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease.
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Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified