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Gait Retraining for Osteoarthritis

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Led By Nelson Cortes

Research Sponsored by George Mason University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Able to walk unaided for a minimum of 20 minutes

a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis by a qualified health professional such as an orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist

Must not have

Cognitive impairment that would inhibit motor learning

Neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting ambulation

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up it will be assessed using biomechanical analysis at baseline and 10-weeks gait retraining intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will investigate whether gait retraining can reduce frontal plane knee moment in people with tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis, and assess the effects on the biomechanics of the contralateral side.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-80 with knee osteoarthritis, who can walk unaided for at least 20 minutes. It's not suitable for those with a BMI over 35, recent back or leg surgery, knee treatments in the last six months, conditions affecting walking, cognitive impairments impacting motor learning, or if they use gait aids or certain orthotics.

What is being tested?

The study tests how changing the way participants walk (foot progression and trunk lean) affects their knee mechanics and pain. Participants will be split into groups to either receive tailored gait retraining or continue normal walking as a control group. The training includes eight sessions with decreasing feedback on their steps.

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed for this type of physical therapy intervention, participants may experience discomfort or muscle fatigue due to new walking patterns during gait retraining.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I can walk by myself for at least 20 minutes.

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I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a healthcare professional.

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a healthcare professional.

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.

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I can walk by myself for at least 20 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I do not have any cognitive issues that affect my ability to learn new physical tasks.

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I have a condition that affects my ability to walk.

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I use a walking aid, shoe inserts, or a knee brace.

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I have not had lower back, hip, or knee surgery in the last 2 years.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ it will be assessed using biomechanical analysis at baseline and 10-weeks gait retraining intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~it will be assessed using biomechanical analysis at baseline and 10-weeks gait retraining intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and it will be assessed using biomechanical analysis at baseline and 10-weeks gait retraining intervention for reporting.