Clinical trials: Knee Joint Loading
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Walking Gait Biomechanics Following Knee Joint Effusion
The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity of a wearable sensor to detect changes in knee joint loading using an experimental knee joint effusion as a model for a common clinical physiological alteration in joint…
- Trial name
- NCT03805464
- Testing
- Knee Joint Effusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Light Load Blood Flow Restriction Training in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patient Rehabilitation
This study is examining the post-operative rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients within the National Health Service (NHS).
- Trial name
- NCT03419169
- Testing
- Light load BFR resistance training, Heavy load resistance training
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation
Effects of Improved Calf Muscle Function on Gait, Balance and Joint Loading in Older Adults
This study investigates the role of calf muscle function in gait performance, balance and knee joint loading. Previous studies have linked age-related loss of calf muscle function with impairments in gait performance and balance…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- NCT03921801
- Testing
- Gait retraining, Gait retraining + strength training
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Patellar Tendinopathy
Effect of Collagen/Vitamin C in Jumper's Knee; a RCT
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a tendon overuse injury with high prevalence rates in elite and recreational athletes. PT sometimes results in a prolonged absence from sport participation, hampering individuals to achieve their…
- Trial name
- Jumpfood (NCT05407194)
- Testing
- Collagen + vitamin C
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gelderse Vallei Hospital
Primary Osteoarthritis of Knee Nos
Rate of Infection After Using Antibiotic Loaded Cement and Regular Cement in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Our study will be a prospective study To compare between the rate of infection after using antibiotic loaded cement and regular cement after total knee arthroplasty in primary knee osteoarthritis.this will be at assiut university…
- Trial name
- NCT06117839
- Testing
- using antibiotic loaded cement and regular cement after total knee arthroplasty in primary knee osteoarthritis.
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Knee Injuries
Optimized Loading Response by JOURNEY II BCS Knee Increases Daily Physical Activity and Functions
Smith \& Nephew's first edition of the Journey posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty was analyzed by the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in a past research study, and it was determined that subjects experienced more…
- Trial name
- NCT02335710
- Testing
- Journey II BCS TKA
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Strength, Range of Motion
Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training vs Traditional Resistance Training Exercises Following ACLR Surgery
The main objective/s of the study is to compare the effectiveness of low load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFR) with traditional resistance training exercises (T-RT) at improving skeletal muscle hypertrophy, strength…
- Conditions
- Strength, Range of Motion, Pain-Knee, Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06480032
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction band
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abasyn University Peshawar
Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy
Sensitivity Diagnosing Traumatic Knee Injuries With and Without Injection of Blue Dye Into the Knee Joint
The purpose of this study is to determine if adding blue dye improves the saline load test, which is a way to detect a traumatic intraarticular knee injury by injecting normal saline into the knee and looking for outflow through…
- Trial name
- NCT01073124
- Testing
- Saline Load Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of Knee
Post-Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this trial is to define knee joint pathomechanics (KJPM) in the first 2 years after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and relate these KJPM with changes in articular cartilage morphology and quality.
- Trial name
- NCT06201442
- Testing
- Imaging - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Blood sampling, Assessment of functionality and strength
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Electromyographic Response to Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in Healthy Adults
Electromyographic Response to Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in Healthy Adults
This pilot randomized contralateral within-participant study evaluated the immediate neuromuscular response to low-load knee extension exercise performed with and without blood flow restriction in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07654608
- Testing
- Bilateral low-load knee extension exercise protocol, Pneumatic blood flow restriction cuff
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura
Anterior Knee Pain
Spring Loaded Tri-Compartment Unloader Knee Brace Study
This study will examine clinical outcomes related to pain and function in patients with anterior knee pain (i.e. focal patella and/or trochlea cartilage defect(s), patellofemoral arthritis) before and after standard of care…
- Trial name
- NCT05428332
- Testing
- Tri-Compartment Unloader Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Quality Of Recovery
Effect of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Loading on Elderly Patient Quality of Recovery in Total Knee Arthroplasty
This prospective randomized controlled study will be aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative oral carbohydrate loading on the elderly patient's quality of recovery and satisfaction in undergoing knee arthroplasty (TKA)…
- Trial name
- NCT05582356
- Testing
- Carbohydrate group (Group OC)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Gait
The Relationship Between Increasing Loading and Kinematic Parameters
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of increasing loading to kinematic parameters of normal people while walking on the treadmill.
- Trial name
- NCT03135587
- Testing
- Loading level
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Antibiotic Loaded Bone Cement in Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Introduction: The current evidence on the efficacy of Antibiotic Loaded Bone Cement (ALBC) in reducing the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) after primary joint reconstruction is insufficient.
- Trial name
- ALBA (NCT04135170)
- Testing
- ALBC vs plain bone cement
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 9,172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register
Physical Exertion
Macroscopic and Molecular Changes in Knee Muscular - Tendon Unit in Response to Acute Resistant Load
The aim of this study is to determine whether individuals differ one from the other in their genetic, cellular, systemic, structural and functional response to acute exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03332693
- Testing
- Exercise, No exercise
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Total Knee Arthoplasty
Antibiotic Loaded Cement After TKA
This study will provide us with clear information about the postoperative concentration of antibiotic reached in synovial fluid, thereby helping surgeons to determine if concentration could potentially prevent the growth and…
- Trial name
- NCT05429671
- Testing
- total knee arthroplasty, Tobramycin, Gentamicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
ACL Injury
Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes
Females who participate in cutting and landing sports suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a 2 to 10-fold greater rate than males participating in the same high-risk sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01034527
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteearthritis
Effect of 0° and 50° N-K Table Load Angles on Quadriceps Activation in Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that leads to pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitation. Quadriceps femoris weakness plays a significant role in disease progression and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT07456254
- Testing
- Isotonic Quadriceps Exercise Using NK Table
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Quadriceps Muscle
Macroscopic and Molecular Changes in Knee Muscular-tendon Unit in Response to Acute Resistant Load
The aim of this study is to determine the influence of acute resistance exercises on anatomical and biological changes in the quadriceps muscle and tendons of the knee
- Trial name
- NCT03950596
- Testing
- Acute resistant load exercises, Background Questionnaire, Pain Questionnaire
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Reducing Knee Compression When Sleeping in Those With Knee OA
To determine whether a change in sleeping position so as to prevent the knee being 'pushed' into full extension when lying supine provides pain relief and/or symptom improvement in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- NCT04188054
- Testing
- Change in sleeping position, No change in sleeping position
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bradford