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Behavioural Intervention

Gait modification for Osteoarthritis

N/A

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Led By Scott L Delp, PhD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Kellgran-Lawrence grade I, II, or III

Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis of at least six months duration

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up evaluated during first session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining and the second session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining

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Study Summary

This trial aims to understand if individuals with knee osteoarthritis can learn to change their calf muscle activation while walking. Previous studies have shown that reducing calf muscle activation can help reduce knee loading. Participants

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with knee osteoarthritis who are capable of walking and interested in learning a new way to walk that might reduce stress on their knees. Participants should be able to attend up to three training sessions.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if people with knee osteoarthritis can learn to use less calf muscle (specifically the gastrocnemius) while walking, using haptic feedback. It checks whether this new walking strategy reduces the load on their knees.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves gait retraining rather than medication, side effects may include muscle fatigue or discomfort due to the change in walking pattern.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My joint wear is mild to moderate.

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I have had knee arthritis for at least 6 months.

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I can walk without any help or devices.

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I can walk for at least 60 minutes without stopping.

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My usual pain level is 4 or less on a scale of 0 to 10.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ evaluated during first session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining and the second session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~evaluated during first session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining and the second session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and evaluated during first session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining and the second session of up to 30 minutes of gait retraining 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 in knee contact force

Secondary outcome measures

Change from baseline in gastrocnemius activation

Proportion of participants that reduce gastrocnemius activation

Proportion of participants that reduce knee contact force

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Gait modificationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will learn to change muscle coordination while walking through real-time haptic biofeedback based on the activation of the gastrocnemius muscle

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Gait retraining

2011

Completed Phase 2

~150

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor

2,395 Previous Clinical Trials

17,341,337 Total Patients Enrolled

16 Trials studying Osteoarthritis

5,042 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis

Scott L Delp, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorStanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available vacancies for patient participation in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is presently seeking eligible participants. The trial's initial posting took place on January 1st, 2024 and the most recent update occurred on January 6th, 2024."

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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this research study?

"Indeed, according to the data available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently in need of participants. It was first posted on January 1st, 2024 and last edited on January 6th, 2024. The study aims to recruit a total of 13 individuals from a single designated location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effects of Movement Retraining on Knee Loading in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

Scott Delp 2024. "Effects of Movement Retraining on Knee Loading in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06208631.

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