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CompletedNCT05272748Updated Jul 1, 2024

The Effects of Conventional Exercise Combined With Core Stabilization Exercise by Telerehabilitation in Patients With Hip and/or Knee Osteoarthritis

An interventional study of Conventional Exercise + Core Stabilization Exercise and Conventional Exercise in Hip Osteoarthritis and Knee Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi. Completed at 2 sites in Turkey. Open to female participants aged 40 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-07-01.

Sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
23
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
40 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

Age-related hip and knee osteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain and locomotor problems worldwide. There is no definitive solution in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis. In the guidelines of the American Rheumatology Association, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods are recommended for the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis. The effectiveness of different exercise programs for the periarticular muscles in hip and knee osteoarthritis has been proven, but there is no consensus on the superiority of exercise protocols over each other. With the increase in home isolation of individuals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telerehabilitation applications have gained popularity.In the literature, there is a need for studies investigating the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, our study will help develop alternative exercises for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis. In the literature, there is no study investigating the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises applied with the telerehabilitation method in patients with knee osteoarthritis and comparing them with conventional exercise. According to the data to be obtained as a result of the study, the use of core stabilization exercises in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis will contribute to the literature as an alternative exercise method. The application of these exercises with the telerehabilitation method in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis will highlight new studies in the literature as a unique methodology. Thus, it will contribute to the development of cost-effective rehabilitation methods in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis.

The hypotheses of this study are as follows:

H0:There is no difference between the effects of combined exercise with telerehabilitation (conventional exercise + core stabilization exercise) and the effects of conventional exercise in the treatment of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.

H1:Combined exercise with telerehabilitation application (conventional exercise + core stabilization exercise) is more effective than conventional exercise in the treatment of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.

Main Purpose: To compare the effects of conventional exercise and core stabilization exercises by telerehabilitation on pain, postural control, functional level, and fear of falling in patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.

Secondary Purposes:

  • To evaluate the effects of core stabilization exercises on pain, postural control, functional level, fear of falling in female patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise in female patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.
  • To determine the possible limitations that may be encountered in the application of exercise by telerehabilitation in female patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and to provide appropriate conditions for the patients.
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Conditions studied

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis

Keywords

  • hip osteoarthritis
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • telerehabilitation
  • core stabilization
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In context

Osteoarthritis

4,398 studies on the registry are indexed under Osteoarthritis; 582 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 23 is below the median of 70 across 3,440 interventional studies indexed under Osteoarthritis.

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Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi is the lead sponsor of 430 studies on the registry; 137 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
40 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Woman
  • 40 years or older
  • Diagnosed with primary hip and/or knee osteoarthritis as a result of radiological and clinical examination
  • Informed written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Using an assistive device
  • Prior orthopedic surgery of the knee and hip
  • Intra-articular injection of the knee in the last 3 months
  • Clinical or radiological meniscus, cartilage and/or ligament problem
  • Severe physical trauma in the past 3 months
  • Severe psychological trauma in the past 3 months
  • Arterial and venous circulation disorder
  • Presence of skin lesions on and around the knee joint
  • Presence of neuromuscular disease and/or neurological deficit
  • Presence of vertigo, diabetes mellitus, hearing and vision problems
  • Not having the technologies to access telerehabilitation services
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
23 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Conventional Exercise + Core Stabilization Exercise

    Conventional exercises and core stabilization exercises will be performed with the telerehabilitation method for 8 weeks. Patients will be contacted via laptop, ipad and phones with cameras, microphones and internet connection. Exercise by telerehabilitation will be implemented with a live connection for the first 4 weeks. In the second 4 week periods, exercise videos will be given to the patients and it will be checked by phone. In addition to the exercises in the conventional exercise group, patients will perform pelvic tilt, lateral bridge, single leg bridge, plank, extremity exercises in the crawling position, abdominal crunch, oblique crunch, dead bug, superman exercise. Exercises will be applied 3 times a week.

    Other: Conventional Exercise + Core Stabilization Exercise

  • Experimental
    Conventional Exercise

    Conventional exercises used in the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis will be performed by the telerehabilitation method for 8 weeks. Patients will be contacted via laptop, ipad and phones with cameras, microphones and internet connection. Exercise by telerehabilitation will be implemented with a live connection for the first 4 weeks. In the second 4 week periods, exercise videos will be given to the patients and it will be checked by phone. Terminal knee extension, straight leg raise, heel slide, adductor isometric, bridge, mini squat, heel raise, lunge, range of motion and stretching exercises for lower extremities will be performed by the patients. Exercises will be applied 3 times a week.

    Other: Conventional Exercise

Interventions

  • OtherConventional Exercise + Core Stabilization Exercise

    Before and after the treatment, patients' pain, postural control (static and dynamic balance), functional level and fear of falling will be evaluated. In addition to the exercises in the conventional exercise group, patients will perform pelvic tilt, lateral bridge, single leg bridge, plank, extremity exercises in the crawling position, abdominal crunch, oblique crunch, dead bug, superman exercise. Exercises will be applied 3 times a week.

  • OtherConventional Exercise

    Before and after the treatment, patients' pain, postural control (static and dynamic balance), functional level and fear of falling will be evaluated. Terminal knee extension, straight leg raise, heel slide, adductor isometric, bridge, mini squat, heel raise, lunge, range of motion and stretching exercises for lower extremities will be performed by the patients. Exercises will be applied 3 times a week.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

    Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is used for the evaluation of pain intensity. This 11-point scale is used to measure the severity of pain between 0 and 10 points. In the scale, there are numbers between 0 and 10 arranged horizontally, with 0: "No pain", 10: "Unbearable pain".

    Time frame: Change from Baseline NRS Score at 8 weeks

  2. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

    Berg Balance Scale (BBS) examines both static and dynamic balance functions. BBS consists of 14 items and evaluates the ability of individuals to maintain their balance during activities. Each section is scored between 0 and 4 as 0: "Activity Not Completed", 4: "Activity Independent" completed.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline BBS Score at 8 weeks

  3. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) is used for the evaluation of functional level. After the patient rested for 15 seconds in a back-supported chair, the test is started with the command "start". The patient is asked to get up from the chair without support from the hands and walk the marked 3-meter track, as quickly as possible, but without running, at his own pace, and sit back on the chair, and the elapsed time is recorded in seconds. A trial was made for the patient to learn the test, and then the test was repeated 3 times and the average time was recorded.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline TUG Score at 8 weeks

  4. Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS)

    Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (KOOS-PS) is used for the evaluation of functional level in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Each question is answered using a score of 0-4 (0: "None" - 4: "Extreme") with five answer options.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline KOOS-PS Score at 8 weeks

  5. Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (HOOS-PS)

    Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form (HOOS-PS) is used for the evaluation of functional level in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Each question is answered using a score of 0-4 (0: "None" - 4: "Extreme") with five answer options.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline HOOS-PS Score at 8 weeks

  6. The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I)

    The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) is used for the evaluation of fear of fall. Each question is answered using a range of 1-4 points (1: "Not at all concerned" - 4: "Very concerned") with four answer options.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline FES-I Score at 8 weeks

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Sağlık Bilimleri University
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Fatih Sultan Mehmet Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi
    Istanbul, Turkey
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 1, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05272748
Lead sponsor
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 9, 2022
Start date
Mar 16, 2022
Primary completion
Jun 1, 2024
Completion
Jun 11, 2024
Last update
Jul 1, 2024

Study contacts

Zuhal Didem Takinacı, Asst. Prof.
principal investigator · Sağlık Bilimleri University
İlknur Aktaş, MD., Prof.
principal investigator · Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Fatih Sultan Mehmet Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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