Status:

COMPLETED

Creatine, Exercise and Inflammatory Markers in Knee Osteoarthritis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Manitoba

Conditions:

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this research project is to determine the effectiveness of creatine supplementation and supported low-load walking exercise for managing systemic inflammatory biomarkers and joint symptoms...

Detailed Description

Participants will provide informed consent, complete participant information and knee demographic forms, and undergo radiographic evaluation to confirm eligibility. Baseline evaluation of (1) systemic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • (1) Ages 45-65; (2) Body mass index (BMI) over 25 kg/m2; (3) Knee pain when performing normal activities of daily living (walking, squatting, or kneeling); (4) Kellgren \& Lawrence grades II \& III radiographic evidence of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis in one or both knees.

Exclusion

  • (1) Radiographic evidence of severe knee osteoarthritis; (2) History of traumatic hip, knee, or ankle injury or surgery; (3) Use of crutches or a walking aid during ambulation; (3) History of medical conditions that prevent physical activity; (4) Unable to provide consent due to language barrier or mental status; (5) History of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or screen positive for ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, chronic reactive arthritis, or renal problems requiring peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis; (6) Unwillingness or inability to return for follow-up appointments.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02290275

Start Date

January 1 2015

End Date

April 1 2016

Last Update

May 16 2016

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Alison Longo

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3M 3E4