How Muscles Work in Knee Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares how muscles control the knee in people with moderate knee arthritis versus those with healthy knees. Researchers will test muscle strength and electrical activity to understand how arthritis changes the way muscles work, which may help improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 75 years old
- You have moderate knee arthritis (confirmed by X-ray with Kellgren-Lawrence grade II or III) OR you have a healthy knee with no arthritis (for the comparison group)
- You can do basic movements and tolerate muscle strength tests and electrical sensors on your leg
- You are able to wear a knee brace comfortably
- No major knee or lower-leg injury, fracture, or surgery in the past 6 months
- No other joint diseases, nerve disorders, uncontrolled heart or blood sugar problems, or allergies to electrode gel or brace materials
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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