Knee muscle control study for knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how knee muscles work in people with knee osteoarthritis compared to those without it. It may help understand why knee pain and stiffness happen and could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 75 years old.
- You have moderate knee osteoarthritis (grade 2 or 3) or you have no knee arthritis and normal knee function.
- You can do simple knee exercises and have muscle activity recorded with sensors.
- You can wear a knee brace.
- You have not had a knee or leg injury, fracture, or surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other joint problems like rheumatoid arthritis or gout, and no nerve or muscle conditions like stroke or Parkinson's disease.
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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