Energy Dispersive Bracing for Conservative Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Arthritis, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 2015 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2016 |
The goal of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a commercially available,
over-the-counter knee brace in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Participants will either be fitted with a brace and told to wear it every day during normal
activities, fitted with the brace and given instructions on a set of quadriceps strengthening
exercises to complete twice daily, every day, or be given the exercise instructions, but not
fitted with a brace. Functional and subjective outcomes will be collected preoperatively and
at 6 and 12 weeks from baseline, with the goal of informing the effectiveness of bracing
alone versus a home exercise program, and whether the combination of those provides the most
therapeutic benefit to participants.
over-the-counter knee brace in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Participants will either be fitted with a brace and told to wear it every day during normal
activities, fitted with the brace and given instructions on a set of quadriceps strengthening
exercises to complete twice daily, every day, or be given the exercise instructions, but not
fitted with a brace. Functional and subjective outcomes will be collected preoperatively and
at 6 and 12 weeks from baseline, with the goal of informing the effectiveness of bracing
alone versus a home exercise program, and whether the combination of those provides the most
therapeutic benefit to participants.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is being treated for knee joint pain
- Subject is willing and able to comply with the evaluation schedule
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject is undergoing surgery during the follow-up window that would limit their
ability to comply with the evaluation schedule and/or significantly affect the
outcomes measures
- Subject has current alcohol, opioid, or other drug dependence
- Subject is taking prescribed medication for pain other than in the knee joint (e.g.
back pain)
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