Electrical Stimulation for Osteoarthritis
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you should not have had any recent changes in medication or worsening of symptoms in the last 60 days.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for osteoarthritis?
Research shows that combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with exercise can improve pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis. NMES has also been effective in strengthening muscles and improving movement in other conditions, suggesting it could be beneficial for osteoarthritis as well.12345
How is the treatment of electrical stimulation for osteoarthritis different from other treatments?
Electrical stimulation treatments like NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) and FES (functional electrical stimulation) are unique because they use electrical impulses to cause muscles to contract involuntarily, which can help strengthen muscles and improve joint function. This approach is different from traditional treatments that may rely on medication or physical therapy alone, and it can be used as an alternative or in combination with exercises to enhance their effectiveness.26789
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research is to investigate if a 12-week program of stimulation assisted activities can combat disuse atrophy for individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This study will use a home-based medical device to administer electrical stimulation and measure its effect on outcomes that include quadriceps strength, perceived functional capacity, pain, and walking performance. It was hypothesized that stimulation assisted activities will show larger muscle mass and strength improvements; improved gait kinematics, pain and perceived function; and a high compliance to the assigned program compared to no stimulation.
Eligibility Criteria
Adults aged 22-75 with knee osteoarthritis who can walk for 30 minutes and tolerate an electrical stimulation device for up to an hour. They should not have had a change in medication or symptom exacerbation recently, no injections into the knees in the past year, and no history of severe arthritis, neurological diseases, or use of similar devices.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a 12-week home-based electrical stimulation program using the Cionic Neural Sleeve, with different groups receiving varying levels of stimulation during exercises and walking.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in quadriceps strength, perceived pain, functional capacity, and walking performance.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- 12-week exercise and walking program
- FES
- NMES
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cionic, Inc.
Lead Sponsor