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Behavioural Intervention

Exercise for Valgus Knee Deformity

N/A
Recruiting
Led By James M O'Donohue, DPT
Research Sponsored by Alvernia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of different exercise programs on individuals with abnormal knee motion. Participants will undergo a step-down test while their knee motion is analyzed. They will then be assigned to either a

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with abnormal knee motion but no knee pain. Participants will be tested and then do exercises three times a week for six weeks, either weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing, to see which improves knee motion.
What is being tested?
The study tests if a weight-bearing exercise program is more effective than a non weight-bearing one in reducing abnormal knee motion during a step-down test. Motion analysis and EMG recordings are used before and after the exercise period.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, joint discomfort, or fatigue as the body adapts to the new workout routines.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 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
Electromyographic activity of gluteus medius muscle during step-down test
Electromyographic activity of hamstring muscles during step-down test
Electromyographic activity of quadriceps muscle during step-down test
Secondary study objectives
Amount of dynamic knee valgus during step-down test measured with motion analysis

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Closed-Chain exerciseActive Control1 Intervention
4 exercises: 1)Single leg bridge, 2)side plank (with testing side down), 3) single leg squat, 4) banded squat Exercises to be performed with 3 sets of 10 repetitions each. Frequency will be 2 times per week for 6 weeks.
Group II: Open-Chain exerciseActive Control1 Intervention
4 exercises: 1) Side plank (with testing side up), 2) clamshells, 3) front plank with hip extension, 4)wall slide Exercises to be performed with 3 sets of 10 repetitions each. Frequency will be 2 times per week for 6 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Alvernia UniversityLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
159 Total Patients Enrolled
James M O'Donohue, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorAlvernia University
~4 spots leftby Feb 2025
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