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Behavioural Intervention

Exercise for Chronic Knee Pain

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Knee pain at least 4 on a 0-10 pain scale

Age ≥45

Must not have

Inability to perform exercise due to severe pain or other symptoms

Peripheral neuropathy or other sensation loss on the body sites for pain measurements (i.e., the wrist, knee, the forearm)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial studies the effects of arm and leg exercise on knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It also explores how race, income, and stress affect the effectiveness of exercise.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people over 45 with knee osteoarthritis and a pain level of at least 4 out of 10. They must understand English, have activity-related knee pain, and not have morning stiffness lasting over half an hour. Excluded are those with pacemakers, pregnant women, severe diseases, past knee replacements, sensation loss where pain is measured, chronic opioid use or certain arthritis types.

What is being tested?

The study tests how arm exercises using an arm ergometer versus leg exercises on a cycling ergometer affect pain relief after exercise in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. It also examines the impact of socioeconomic factors and stress on this exercise-induced hypoalgesia through a pilot randomized cross-over design.

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for these exercises, participants may experience general discomfort or muscle soreness typical to new physical activities. The risk of injury exists if exercises are performed improperly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My knee pain is at least a 4 out of 10.

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I am 45 years old or older.

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I experience knee pain when I move.

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I don't have morning joint stiffness, or it lasts 30 minutes or less.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I cannot exercise because of severe pain or symptoms.

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I have numbness or loss of feeling in areas like my wrist, knee, or forearm.

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I do not have rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or neurological disorders that would interfere with the study.

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I do not have any serious uncontrolled health conditions.

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I have had knee replacement surgery.

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I have difficulty with memory or thinking clearly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1: ts will be assessed twice. ts assessment --> 25 minutes of waiting --> ts assessment; time frame of days 2 and 3 will be the same except 25 minutes of waiting time. it will be 25 minutes of exercise (either ae or le) on days 2 and 3 for reporting.