Exercise-induced Irisin in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis. (NCT06758388) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Exercise-induced Irisin in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Turkey (Türkiye)46 participantsStarted 2025-03-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this prospective randomised controled study is to investigate the effect of 8-weeks brisk walking exercise on irisin levels, physical and psychosocial parameters in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, and the relationship between irisin levels and physical and psychosocial parameters. The main question it aims to answer is: does 8-weeks brisk walking exercise increase irisin levels and imoroves physical and psychosocial parameters and is the irisin level in relation with the physical and psychosocial parameters.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with idiopathic knee OA
* Stage 1-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification
* Patients aged 40-65
* Patients agreeing to participate in the study
* Patients having physical and cognitive ability to participate in the exercise program
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of depression and/or anxiety etc. psychiatric disease
* Uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled heart rhythm disorders, history of hospitalization for cardiovascular reasons in the last 6 months
* History of symptomatic pulmonary disease
* Use of medication due to dyslipidemia and/or diabetes
* Presence of acute inflammation or effusion in the knee joint
* Presence of central or peripheral neurological disease that will cause loss of lower extremity muscle strength, sensation, and balance
* Presence of a prosthetic joint in the knee and previous lower extremity surgery
* Having received a physical therapy program in the last 6 months
* Patients with severe visual or hearing impairment
* Patients with severe peripheral vascular disorders
* Presence of severe knee joint instability, ligament and meniscal damage
* Being illiterate
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
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Range of Motion of the Joint
Timeframe: 8 weeks
3
Muscle Strength
Timeframe: 8 weeks
4
Functional Level
Timeframe: 8 weeks
5
Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)