Exercise Monitoring System for Osteoarthritis

Phase 1 & 2

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Southern Mississippi

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre - post 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is looking at a new way to exercise safely for people with obesity and osteoarthritis, to help them feel less pain and improve their health and fitness.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 30-75 with obesity (BMI between 30.0 and 50.0) who are sedentary, have medical clearance, and knee pain from osteoarthritis but no recent severe heart issues, joint surgeries, or certain other health conditions like dementia or terminal illnesses.

What is being tested?

The study tests a hip flexion feedback system (HFFS) that guides knee-lifting exercises on a treadmill based on real-time heart rate to improve fitness and reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis and obesity compared to those not exercising.

What are the potential side effects?

While the document doesn't list specific side effects of HFFS exercise, potential risks may include muscle soreness or strain due to high-intensity activity especially in individuals unaccustomed to regular exercise.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre - post 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre - post 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre - post 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Balance

Body Composition

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group will do a 12-week high intensity exercise program. The subjects will exercise by increasing how much they lift their knees while walking on treadmill. The exercise will also involve controlling the impact of the feet on the treadmill. A TV placed in front of the treadmill shows how high individuals need to lift their knees. How much participants need to lift their knees is calculated based on real-time heart rate readings.

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

This group will do initially a 12-week period of no intervention. After these 12 weeks, participants will do a 12-week high intensity exercise program. The subjects will exercise by increasing how much they lift their knees while walking on treadmill. The exercise will also involve controlling the impact of the feet on the treadmill. A TV placed in front of the treadmill shows how high individuals need to lift their knees. How much participants need to lift their knees is calculated based on real-time heart rate readings.

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