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Osteoarthritis, KneePhase 2NCT00000406

Effects of Strength Training on Knee Osteoarthritis

A Phase 2 study testing Progressive resistance exercise in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Indiana University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To understand the effects of leg strengthening exercise, we will study the effects of strength training of the legs in four groups of people: (1) osteoarthritis (OA) with knee pain; (2) OA without knee pain; (3) no OA but elderly with knee pain; and (4) normal elderly with no OA or knee pain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Osteoarthritis, Knee
What is being tested?
Progressive resistance exercise
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
280 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 1977to Nov 2006
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and females 60 to 100 years of age

Who cannot join

  • Knee joint replacement surgery
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Uncontrollable hypertension
  • Neuropathies of the lower extremity
  • Poor mental cognition (i.e., inability to follow instructions)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • National Institute for Fitness and Sport

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Strength Training on Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

To understand the effects of leg strengthening exercise, we will study the effects of strength training of the legs in four groups of people: (1) osteoarthritis (OA) with knee pain; (2) OA without knee pain; (3) no OA but elderly with knee pain; and (4) normal elderly with no OA or knee pain. In each of the first three groups, we will look at whether people who do strength training have less pain and/or slower progression of x-ray signs of OA over 30 months than people who perform nonstrengthening, range-of-motion exercises. We are including the fourth group to find out whether people with OA (groups 1 \& 2) have the same response to strength training as healthy elderly people, and whether those with knee pain (groups 1 \& 3) have the same response to training as those without joint pain.

Read the detailed description

Several studies have confirmed that weak leg muscles are associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Studies of body composition in these people have also shown that, despite being weaker, people with OA have significantly greater muscle mass than those without OA, suggesting that those with OA may have the potential to greatly increase their strength. However, research has not clearly shown whether exercises designed to improve leg strength will decrease the severity of pain or slow the progression of OA based on radiographic (x-ray) analysis. To understand the effects of leg strengthening exercise, we will perform a randomized clinical trial of lower extremity strength training using four subgroups of people: (1) OA with knee pain; (2) OA without knee pain; (3) no OA with knee pain; and (4) normal elderly with no OA or knee pain.

In each of the first three groups, we will determine whether people assigned to strength training have lower pain scores and/or slower progression of radiographic changes of OA over 30 months than controls who perform nonstrengthening exercises (i.e., range-of-motion exercises). We are including the fourth group to determine whether those with OA (groups 1 \& 2) exhibit the same response to strength training as healthy elderly people, and whether those with knee pain (groups 1 \& 3) have the same response to training as those without joint pain. We will also prospectively monitor changes in body composition and bone mass, quality of life, and symptoms of depression.

Being tested
Progressive resistance exercise
Keywords
Osteoarthritis (OA), Knee, Radiographic OA, Strength training, Physical therapy, Exercise, Body composition, Striated muscle, Depression, Radiographic OA with knee pain, Radiographic OA without knee pain, Knee pain without radiographic OA, Normal elderly (no radiographic OA, no knee pain)
Medical subject headings
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Motor Activity, Depression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Progressive resistance exerciseProcedure or surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Nov 1999 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 1977
  3. Primary completionNov 2006
  4. Study completionNov 2006

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single blind
Enrolment
280 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00000406
Sponsor's protocol ID
P60 AR20582 Substudy EEHSR3
Other IDs
P60AR020582, NIAMS-022
Status last verified
Apr 2013
First submitted
3 Nov 1999
Last updated
30 Apr 2013
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Mikesky AE, Mazzuca SA, Brandt KD, Perkins SM, Damush T, Lane KA. Effects of strength training on the incidence and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2006 Oct 15;55(5):690-9. doi: 10.1002/art.22245.

    PubMed 17013851

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Progressive resistance exercise in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Indiana University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00000406, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Apr 2013.

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