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Knee OsteoarthritisNCT05877703

Open Versus Close Chain Exercise Effects With Lifestyle Modification and Education in Knee Osteoarthritis

A study testing close kinetic chain exercises and open kinetic chain exercises in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

A randomized clinical trial will be conducted in Gujranwala and 24 patients with grade 3 knee OA will be recruited. After consent, patients will be randomly allocated into 2 groups by lottery method. Group A will do close kinetic chain exercises, including static cycling, lifestyle modification, and patient education. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Knee Osteoarthritis
What is being tested?
close kinetic chain exercises and open kinetic chain exercises
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
15 Apr 2023to 15 Sep 2023
Phase
Interventional
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 50 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • • Both genders
  • With Grade 3 of Knee Osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence scoring)
  • Mild-to-moderate pain on NPRS
  • Age 50-70 years old
  • Available three times a week for over 3 months

Who cannot join

  • • Having Knee surgery in the past 6 months
  • Having Acute symptomatic KOA
  • Having Any muscular, joint or neurological conditions that affect lower limb function
  • Conducting another structured exercise programme specifically for KOA during this study period
  • Having Motor neuron disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Al-Raee Trust Hospital

    Chak One Hundred Seventy-five Nine Left, Punjab Province, 54700

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

Official title: Effects of Open Versus Close Kinetic Chain Exercise Training Program With Lifestyle Modification and Patient's Education in Grade 3 Knee Osteoarthritis

A randomized clinical trial will be conducted in Gujranwala and 24 patients with grade 3 knee OA will be recruited. After consent, patients will be randomly allocated into 2 groups by lottery method. Group A will do close kinetic chain exercises, including static cycling, lifestyle modification, and patient education. Group B will do open kinetic chain exercises including quadriceps drills with lifestyle modification and patient education. A total duration of 12 weeks with 3 sessions per week will be given. Outcome measures Assessment will be done at 0 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.

Read the detailed description

Osteoarthritis is a clinical syndrome characterized by joint pain, varying degrees of functional impairment, and a poor quality of life and in 21st century It is predicted that the number of persons over 65 would double placing a heavy burden on healthcare systems and caregivers' resources. For individuals with knee OA, open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises have been recommended thus far. The distal segment of the body components can move freely during OKC exercise since it is not bound, but remain static on the ground during CKC exercise.

A single-blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Al-Raee Trust Hospital Gujranwala and 24 patients of both genders and age of 50-70 years with grade 3 knee OA (according to Kellgren and Lawrence classification system based on plain x-rays) will be recruited. After taking written consent, patients will be randomly allocated into 2 groups by lottery method. Group A will be treated with close kinetic chain exercises including static cycling with lifestyle modification and patient's education and group B will be treated with open kinetic chain exercises including quadriceps drill with lifestyle modification and patient's education about 30 minutes per session including 10 min of walking as a warm up for total duration of 12 weeks with 3 sessions per week. Outcome measures such as pain, disability and health status will be assessed by NPRS, WOMAC and OAKHQOL respectively. Assessment will be done by therapist at 0 week, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks.

Being tested
close kinetic chain exercises, open kinetic chain exercises
Medical subject headings
Osteoarthritis, Knee

What participants receive

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

  • close kinetic chain exercisesOther

    CKC include mini squats, leg press, step-up and step-down, wall slides etc along with their respective modality as quadriceps drill and static cycle ergometer respectively on grade-3 knee OA patients

  • open kinetic chain exercisesOther

    The distal segment of the body components can move freely during OKC exercise.OKC exercises include quadriceps setting, knee extension in sitting and straight leg raise in lying position; it also includes quadriceps drills as part of OKC exercises

Study groups in NCT05877703
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group A: close kinetic chain exercisesExperimentalGroup A will be treated with close kinetic chain exercises including static cycling with lifestyle modification and patient's education including quadriceps drill with lifestyle modification and patient's education about 30 minutes per session including 10 min of walking as a warm up for total duration of 12 weeks with 3 sessions per week. Assessment will be done by therapist at 0 week, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks
Receives: Other: close kinetic chain exercises
Group B: open kinetic chain exercisesActive comparatorGroup B will be treated with open kinetic chain exercises including quadriceps drill with lifestyle modification and patient's education about 30 minutes per session including 10 min of walking as a warm up for total duration of 12 weeks with 3 sessions per week. Group B performed scar mobilization exercises only for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done by therapist at 0 week, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks
Receives: Other: open kinetic chain exercises

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale:

    Pain intensity will be assessed by NPRS. The 11-point NPRS (intervals from 0-10) is used to quantify pain intensity; 0 represents no pain, and 10 represent the worst possible agony. The NPRS is an valid and reliable instrument for older persons. Participants will be asked to select the number that most accurately describes their level of pain. At the baseline assessment, following each exercise session during the 12-week intervention, and finally at the end of the intervention programme, the NPRS scores will be recorded

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  2. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index

    This questionnaire is designed to evaluate an osteoarthritis patient's level of disability. It consists of 24 items that assess the patient's health and function in a variety of ways, including: clinical symptoms (5 questions), the severity of joint stiffness (2 questions), and daily living activities (17 questions). There are five subscales for each question, with the best situation scoring as never or none and the worst situation scoring as extreme or always. Higher ratings in this case indicate a better position and less suffering. Scores will be recorded after each session of intervention at 0 week, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  3. Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life Score

    The Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life (OAKHQOL) was created to assess patients with hip and knee OA's quality of life particularly. The OAKHQOL is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the health-related quality of life of people with knee OA. Physical activities (16 items), mental health (13 items), pain (4 items), social support (4 items), social functioning (3 items), and 3 independent items are among the 43 items that make up the OAKHQOL questionnaire, which describes quality of life in five domains. Each item is graded from 0 to 10 on a scale. The mean of all the components constitutes the final score. The sum of all the mean scores will result in a scale from 0 (the highest achievable QOL) to 100 (worst possible QOL)

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 May 2023
  2. Study start15 Apr 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion15 Sep 2023

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05877703
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/RCR & AHS/23/0103
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
18 May 2023
Last updated
5 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Raposo F, Ramos M, Lucia Cruz A. Effects of exercise on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 2021 Dec;19(4):399-435. doi: 10.1002/msc.1538. Epub 2021 Mar 5.

    PubMed 33666347
  • Primorac D, Molnar V, Rod E, Jelec Z, Cukelj F, Matisic V, Vrdoljak T, Hudetz D, Hajsok H, Boric I. Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review of Pathogenesis and State-Of-The-Art Non-Operative Therapeutic Considerations. Genes (Basel). 2020 Jul 26;11(8):854. doi: 10.3390/genes11080854.

    PubMed 32722615
  • Olagbegi OM, Adegoke BO, Odole AC. Effectiveness of three modes of kinetic-chain exercises on quadriceps muscle strength and thigh girth among individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Arch Physiother. 2017 Jul 19;7:9. doi: 10.1186/s40945-017-0036-6. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 29340203
  • Luan L, Bousie J, Pranata A, Adams R, Han J. Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2021 Apr;35(4):522-533. doi: 10.1177/0269215520971795. Epub 2020 Nov 10.

    PubMed 33167714
  • Sanchez Romero EA, Fernandez Carnero J, Villafane JH, Calvo-Lobo C, Ochoa Saez V, Burgos Caballero V, Laguarta Val S, Pedersini P, Pecos Martin D. Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Mild to Moderate Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Aug 7;9(8):2561. doi: 10.3390/jcm9082561.

    PubMed 32784592
  • Ng WH, Jamaludin NI, Sahabuddin FNA, Ab Rahman S, Ahmed Shokri A, Shaharudin S. Comparison of the open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises on pain perception and lower limb biomechanics of patients with mild knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial protocol. Trials. 2022 Apr 15;23(1):315. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06153-8.

    PubMed 35428274
  • Goetz C, Ecosse E, Rat AC, Pouchot J, Coste J, Guillemin F. Measurement properties of the osteoarthritis of knee and hip quality of life OAKHQOL questionnaire: an item response theory analysis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2011 Mar;50(3):500-5. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/keq357. Epub 2010 Nov 11.

    PubMed 21071480

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing close kinetic chain exercises and open kinetic chain exercises in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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 5 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 5 Mar 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Numeric Pain Rating Scale: (time frame: up to 12 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05877703, which also lists 7 linked publications.

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 5 Mar 2024.

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