Surgical or Exercise Therapy on Patients With Degenerative Meniscus Tears (NCT01002794) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Surgical or Exercise Therapy on Patients With Degenerative Meniscus Tears
Norway140 participantsStarted 2009-11
Plain-language summary
This study is conducted as a collaboration between NAR, Orthopedic Department, Oslo University Hospital,Ullevaal, Hjelp24Nimi Oslo, Martina Hansens Hospital Norway, and University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
The investigators hypothesize that exercise is more effective than arthroscopic partial meniscectomy: a) on self-reported outcomes, functional performance and muscle strength in middle-aged patients subsequent to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a degenerative meniscus tear, and b) in preventing further development of knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 35-60 years
* Knee pain for more than 2 months without a significant trauma
* Medial meniscal tear on MRI
* Eligible for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy
* Grade 0-2 radiographic severity (specification after Kellgren Lawrence)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those requiring acute trauma surgeries, including those treated as acute cases in the ER
* Ligament injuries
* Tumours (MRI)
* Pain or other musculoskeletal comorbidities severely affecting lower extremity muscle function overriding the symptoms from the knee
* Grade 3 or 4 radiographic severity (specification after Kellgren Lawrence)
* Comorbidities excluding physical activities and exercise.
* Previous knee surgery within two years
* Not able to speak or read Norwegian, drug abuse or mental problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
KOOS4 - Change From Baseline
Timeframe: 24 months
2
Peak Torque Knee Extension - Change From Baseline
Timeframe: at 3 months
3
Peak Torque Knee Flexion - Change From Baseline
Timeframe: 3 months
4
Knee Osteoarthritis Incidence
Timeframe: 5 years
5
Radiographic Progression (the Osteoarthritis Research Society International [OARSI] Atlas) [Time Frame: At 10 Years]