Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Strength Training on Knee Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Indiana University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
To understand the effects of leg strengthening exercise, we will study the effects of strength training of the legs in four groups of people: (1) osteoarthritis (OA) with knee pain; (2) OA without kne...
Detailed Description
Several studies have confirmed that weak leg muscles are associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Studies of body composition in these people have also shown that, despite being weaker, people...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females 60 to 100 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Knee joint replacement surgery
- Diabetes mellitus
- Uncontrollable hypertension
- Neuropathies of the lower extremity
- Poor mental cognition (i.e., inability to follow instructions)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1977
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
280 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000406
Start Date
September 1 1977
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
April 30 2013
Active Locations (1)
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National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202