CompletedNot Applicable

Maximal Rate of Force Development of Ankle Muscles and Functional Ability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Egypt126 participantsStarted 2023-07-20

Plain-language summary

This study is a detailed assessment of the maximal rate of force development of ankle muscles and its association with functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to Performance of the 2018 classification criteria for early stage knee OA was tested using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI (Leung et al.,2020).
. Grade 2-3 KOA cases according to Kelgren-Lawrance classification
. Having knee pain for at least 6 months.
. The visual analog scale (VAS) score being at least 3 or more.

Exclusion criteria

. Patellar subluxation
. Surgery in any joint of the lower limb
. Meniscal injury
. Ligament instability
. Patients who received intra-articular injection in the knee in the last 6 months
. Patients with problems in the hip and ankle
. Patients who participated in in another physical therapy program in the last 3 months were not included in the study.

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

Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)

Timeframe: Baseline

Forward Step Down Test (FSDT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Single Leg Hop Test (SLHT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Isokinetic Testing Procedures

Timeframe: Baseline

Rate of Force Development (RFD)

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06063889

SponsorAhram Canadian University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-02

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 45 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

. Patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to Performance of the 2018 classification criteria for early stage knee OA was tested using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI (Leung et al.,2020).
. Grade 2-3 KOA cases according to Kelgren-Lawrance classification
. Having knee pain for at least 6 months.
. The visual analog scale (VAS) score being at least 3 or more.

Exclusion criteria

. Patellar subluxation
. Surgery in any joint of the lower limb
. Meniscal injury
. Ligament instability
. Patients who received intra-articular injection in the knee in the last 6 months
. Patients with problems in the hip and ankle
. Patients who participated in in another physical therapy program in the last 3 months were not included in the study.