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Clinical Trials/NCT01359553
NCT01359553CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Between Intra-articular Ultrasound Imaging, Non-invasive Ultrasound Imaging, Quantitative MRI Imaging, Contrast-enhanced CT Imaging and Arthroscopy for Diagnostics of Knee Osteoarthritis

University of Oulu1 site in 1 country12 target enrollmentStarted: May 2011Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
12
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Arthroscopical OA grade

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to clarify the potential of intra-articular ultrasound imaging, non-invasive ultrasound imaging, quantitative MRI imaging, contrast-enhanced CT imaging and arthroscopy for diagnostics of knee osteoarthritis. All methods will be cross-correlated and compared with the arthroscopic findings.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case Only
Time Perspective
Cross Sectional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
20 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Kellgren-Lawrence grade = 1-3 or cartilage defect detected in MRI
  • Age >= 20 years

Exclusion Criteria

  • Tumor or inflammation in the knee
  • Severe general diseases

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Arthroscopical OA grade

Time Frame: 2014

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Simo Saarakkala

Associate Professor

University of Oulu

Study Sites (1)

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