Status:
COMPLETED
Examining the Effect of Neuromuscular Exercises on Movement Control in Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Proof of Concept and Feasibility Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Southampton
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Hip
Eligibility:
All Genders
30+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This completed study evaluated the effects of a six-week neuromuscular exercise programme on movement control in individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (OA). The trial also assessed the feasi...
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint condition that significantly impacts mobility, function, and quality of life. Although exercise is strongly recommended in clinical guidelines for managing OA, t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 30 years or older.
- Clinically diagnosed symptomatic hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (unilateral or bilateral).
- Meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical criteria for osteoarthritis.
- Able to safely participate in neuromuscular exercises and movement screening tests.
Exclusion
- Acute septic arthritis.
- Inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Avascular necrosis of the hip or knee.
- Recent steroid injections (within the past 3 months).
- Knee or hip surgery within the previous 12 months.
- Significant cardiorespiratory or systemic disorders limiting exercise participation.
- Neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis).
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m².
- Severe low back pain restricting activity.
- Cognitive impairment affecting ability to follow study instructions.
- Skin conditions affecting lower limbs, preventing safe participation in exercises.
- Inability to communicate effectively in English or understand the consent information.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 18 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 7 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06963892
Start Date
July 18 2023
End Date
March 7 2025
Last Update
May 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ashford & St Peters NHS Hospital
Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW15 3AA