The Effect of an Acute Bout of Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and Clinical Pain in Adults With Knee… (NCT05605444) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of an Acute Bout of Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and Clinical Pain in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
Saudi Arabia90 participantsStarted 2022-11-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional study is to investigate the effectiveness of an acute bout of exercises on pain sensitivity and clinical pain among adults with knee osteoarthritis. The following question will be answered in this research Q1: Is acute bout of exercise effective in reducing pain sensitivity and intensity among adult with knee osteoarthritis?
Participants who agree to participate and sign the informed consent will be randomised to one of three groups:
Group 1: Isometric exercise with neutral language and no verbal suggestion consisting of 1 rep of wall squat, 3 min or to volitional fatigue at 100° knee angle;(n=30).
Group 2: Isometric exercise with neutral language and no verbal suggestion consisting of 3 reps of wall squat, 3 min or to volitional fatigue at 100°degree knee angle, 30 sec rest between rep, ;(n=30).
Group 3 (Control group): true control (do nothing);(n=30).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Aged 18 years or older.
. Diagnosed by surgeon using radiological imaging and clinical decision with unilateral or bilateral symptomatic knee OA.
. Have chronic knee pain for three months and more (with average VAS in the last week \>= 3/10).
. Able to perform physical therapy exercise.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnancy.
. Severe musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disorders or any disease that prevent performing exercises.
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
Pain pressure threshold
Timeframe: Change from pre-intervention (baseline) compared to post-intervention (immediately after session)