An interventional study of Gait Training in Knee Osteoarthritis, sponsored by University of Iowa. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-03-10.
Sponsored by University of Iowa · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for a significant proportion of mobility limitations and is one of the most disabling problems facing the growing population of older adults. The long-term objective of this research is to reduce disablement of older adults with symptomatic knee OA. The principle of specificity of training indicates that exercises that closely approximate the goal functional activity are most effective in improving physical performance during that activity. Based on this principle, the specific aim of this pilot study is to design a patient-specific gait training intervention using analysis of compensatory joint moments and energy expenditure. Successful completion will inform rehabilitation for maintaining or improving mobility as well as explore the mechanism of effect.
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This study's enrollment of 27 is below the median of 70 across 3,440 interventional studies indexed under Osteoarthritis.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Gait training
Other: Gait Training
Gait training with physical therapist 2/week for 3 months
Changes in functional limitation assessed by the A) Summary Performance Score which includes balance tests, timed 4-meter walk, and timed chair stand test B) Timed stair climb C) Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks
Changes in the disability measure, a timed 400 meter walk
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Changes in impairments assessed using the Knee and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) questionnaire
Time frame: 12 Weeks
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