CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Joint Effusion on Quadriceps Muscle

South Korea40 participantsStarted 2009-06

Plain-language summary

The present study investigated whether the presence of fluid in the joint affected peak torque and the root mean square (RMS) values of surface electromyography (EMG) in patients symptomatic for osteoarthritis (OA).

Who can participate

Age range50 Years – 75 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * 50 years old or older with knee osteoarthritis * knee pain without joint effusion confirmed by ultrasonography Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of knee joint effusion determined using US * a history of knee injury or surgery * a history of knee injection within 3 months * a history of inflammatory arthritis * taking anticoagulants * balance or gait disturbance * diabetes mellitus

What they're measuring

the peak torque of the knee extensors

Timeframe: within 5 minutes after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01314820

SponsorThe Catholic University of Korea

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-01

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