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Behavioural Intervention

Exercise for Chronic Knee Pain

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Research Sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Knee pain at least 4 on a 0-10 pain scale

Age ≥45

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

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Study Summary

This trial studies the effects of arm and leg exercise on knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It also explores how race, income, and stress affect the effectiveness of exercise.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people over 45 with knee osteoarthritis and a pain level of at least 4 out of 10. They must understand English, have activity-related knee pain, and not have morning stiffness lasting over half an hour. Excluded are those with pacemakers, pregnant women, severe diseases, past knee replacements, sensation loss where pain is measured, chronic opioid use or certain arthritis types.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests how arm exercises using an arm ergometer versus leg exercises on a cycling ergometer affect pain relief after exercise in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. It also examines the impact of socioeconomic factors and stress on this exercise-induced hypoalgesia through a pilot randomized cross-over design.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for these exercises, participants may experience general discomfort or muscle soreness typical to new physical activities. The risk of injury exists if exercises are performed improperly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My knee pain is at least a 4 out of 10.

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I am 45 years old or older.

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I experience knee pain when I move.

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I don't have morning joint stiffness, or it lasts 30 minutes or less.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in pressure pain thresholds (Measure of exercise-induced hypoalgesia)

Conditioned pain modulation

Knee pain

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Secondary outcome measures

Acculturative Stress

Autonomic function

Emotional support

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Arm 1: All participants, knee OA and pain-free individuals, will undergo a single exercise of arm exercise using an arm ergometer and;

Group II: Lower Body ExerciseActive Control1 Intervention

Arm 2: All participants, knee OA and pain-free individuals, will undergo a single exercise of leg exercise using a cycling ergometer.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Texas, El PasoLead Sponsor

13 Previous Clinical Trials

2,633 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research recruiting participants aged 55 and above?

"This specific research mandates that patients included in the trial are between 45 and 90 years of age. In contrast, there are 34 clinical studies for minors under 18 and 673 trials available to individuals older than 65."

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Is it possible to join this research project at the present time?

"This clinical trial, first posted on the 1st of November 2023 and updated most recently on October 23rd, is not currently recruiting participants. Nevertheless, there are still 716 other trials actively enrolling patients at this moment in time."

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What qualifications are necessary for prospective participants of this research undertaking?

"This osteoarthritis clinical trial is taking on 60 individuals from the ages of 45 to 90. The conditions they must meet include knee pain greater than 4/10, activity-induced discomfort in the joint, and either no morning rigidity or stiffness that does not exceed 30 minutes. Additionally, knee pain should be their primary complaint if multiple pains are present."

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What are the anticipated effects of this trial?

"The principal outcome of this research, which will be measured at Day 1 with two PPT assessments separated by a 25-minute interval, is Mechanical temporal summation. Secondary findings to be observed include Acculturative Stress (as quantified through the Social, Attitudinal, Familial and Environmental Acculturative Stress Scale), Autonomic Function (assessed using a wireless heart rate monitor) and Osteoarthritis Index pain levels (measured via the Western Ontario McMaster Universities scale)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Upper and Lower Extremity Exercise and Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Knee Osteoarthritis

2023. "Upper and Lower Extremity Exercise and Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Knee Osteoarthritis". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06105788.

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