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Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis Through Exercise and Education Following Knee Injury

Canada40 participantsStarted 2020-01-04

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the preliminary efficacy of an 8-week exercise and education intervention on musculoskeletal health of young adults with a previous sport-related knee injury that are at high risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In addition, the purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to determine the feasibility of the study methods and procedures to inform the design of a future randomized controlled trial.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 33 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sustained a physician-confirmed intra-articular sport-related knee injury in age 18 years or younger Exclusion Criteria: * Injury or a flare-up at the time of recruitment, which makes the individual unable to participate in more than two exercises in the exercise program * Pregnancy * Any contraindication to exercise * Lower extremity surgery within the last 6 months * Already attending structured supervised exercise or other treatment to improve knee function * Not available to participate in the weekly exercise classes

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?

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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

Knee Extension Strength

Timeframe: Baseline, 8-weeks, 16-weeks and 24-weeks

Participation Rate

Timeframe: Duration of the 8-week intervention for both study groups (week 1 to 8 for intervention group, week 9 to 16 for control group.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04363476

SponsorSport Injury Prevention Research Centre

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12

Contact for this trial

Anu M Räisänen, PT, PhD

14038705721 anu.raisanen@ucalgary.ca

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