Predicting fall risk in knee osteoarthritis using muscle tests
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how loss of muscle strength and control in people with knee osteoarthritis can predict falls. It uses tests and MRI to understand your risk, with the goal of helping prevent future falls.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 80 years old.
- You have knee osteoarthritis (moderate to moderate-severe grade).
- You have not had any falls in the past year.
- You do not have other serious health conditions like dementia, diabetes, severe heart/lung disease, or cancer affecting bones or muscles.
- You are able to have an MRI and electrical stimulation (no pacemaker or other implanted devices, no epilepsy, no severe leg vein problems).
- You have not had any surgery or major injury to your hip, knee, or ankle joints.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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