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Optimized Tai Chi intervention for Osteoarthritis

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Research Sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Pain/tenderness over the medial region or lateral region of the knee on physical examination.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 4 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial is designed to study how Tai Chi exercise can help people with knee osteoarthritis by providing feedback on the biomechanical mechanisms of the exercise.

Eligible Conditions
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check β€œYes” for the criteria below
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You experience pain or tenderness in the inner or outer part of your knee during a physical exam.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
change from baseline knee joint mechanical load at 4 weeks

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: optimized Tai Chi interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
optimized Tai Chi intervention
Group II: traditional Tai Chi interventionActive Control1 Intervention
traditional Tai Chi intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioOTHER
450 Previous Clinical Trials
87,201 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
25 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic MedicineLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
2,205 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
827 Previous Clinical Trials
668,684 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
5,292 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment currently ongoing for this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is presently seeking applicants and has been active since August 27th 2018 with its most recent update occurring November 8th 2019. The trial requires 60 participants from a single site."

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To what extent could Optimized Tai Chi put patients at risk?

"The safety of Optimized Tai Chi intervention is rated a 1, as this Phase 1 trial only offers minimal evidence to support its efficacy and security."

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Is participation in the study open to persons aged 25 and older?

"This medical investigation is open to individuals aged between 40 and 80."

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Who is deemed to be the ideal candidate for enrollment in this medical experiment?

"This study is accepting 60 individuals aged 40-80 with a current diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee. To be eligible, participants must have reported pain levels above 3 cm on a 10 cm visual analog scale and present physical signs such as tenderness in either the medial or lateral region upon examination. Furthermore, potential subjects may not have any prior experience with TCC therapies."

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How many participants are actively engaged in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information located on clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that this medical experiment, first published in August 2018, is pursuing applicants at present. Approximately 60 participants need to be enrolled from one research center."

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~9 spots leftby Mar 2025