N/A
Completed N=10
Exercise Intervention to Reduce Postural Instability in Osteoarthritis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00708734 ↗Enrolled (actual)
10
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Gait and Balance Measures
Summary
This is a one year pilot study evaluating the feasibility of a 10 week, twice weekly, group functional exercise sessions in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and its effect on gait and balance measures.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Gait and Balance Measures |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 50 and older.
- Corrected vision not worse than 20/50.
- Ability to ambulate household distances without an assistive device - minimum functional status for ambulation as primary mode of mobility.
- Presence of knee OA based on clinical and radiological criteria.
Exclusion Criteria
- Cognitive impairment with Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score 40) due to potential changes in gait variables (speed, cadence, stride length).
- Weight over 300 pounds (due to limitations of Neurocom force plate).
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00708734). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.