Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Muscle Architecture and Muscle Strength in Female Gonarthrosis Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Bezmialem Vakif University

Conditions:

Osteo Arthritis Knee

Gonarthrosis

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

The goal of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate muscle architecture changes and it's effect on muscle strength in female patients with gonarthrosis.Main questions are: * Is there any correlatio...

Detailed Description

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease characterized by morning stiffness, reduced joint range of motion, chronic pain, and decreased muscle strength, leading to functional limitations as the d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • To be ≥18 years of age,
  • Presence of unilateral knee OA (according to American College of Rheumatology criteria),
  • Presence of knee OA with Kellgren/Lawrence (K/L) stage ≥2,
  • Ability to live independently,
  • Ability to walk without assistive devices.

Exclusion

  • History of surgery on the spine or lower extremities,
  • History of inflammatory rheumatic disease,
  • Severe cardiovascular disease,
  • Neuromuscular disease affecting muscle strength,
  • Individuals following a regular exercise program,
  • Secondary osteoarthritis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 24 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06003413

Start Date

August 24 2023

End Date

March 30 2024

Last Update

August 7 2024

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Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34093