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NCT00381563 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Knee Bracing for People With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
A NA study, sponsored by Boston University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
NCT00381563: Completed NA study, sponsored by Boston University.
NCT00381563 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00381563, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage in joints wears down over time. Symptoms can include pain, tenderness, stiffness, and inflammation. Studies have suggested that symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may be caused by abnormalities at the patellofemoral joint, which is the joint between the kneecap, called the patella, and the thigh bone, called the femur. This study will determine whether wearing a knee brace that realigns the patella over the femur is effective in relieving pain and improving function in adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Primary Outcome
The pain VAS is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations, including those with rheumatic diseases. It is a straight horizontal line of fixed length, usually 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (pain) orientated from the left (best) to the right (worst).The visual analog scale (VAS) pain ranges from 0-100
Interventions
- DEVICE Patellofemoral realigning knee brace
- DEVICE Non-aligning knee brace
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00381563 record still lists
NCT00381563 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Patellofemoral realigning knee brace is the first listed.
NCT00381563 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00381563 about?
NCT00381563 is a clinical study titled "Knee Bracing for People With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis". Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage in joints wears down over time. Symptoms can include pain, tenderness, stiffness, and inflammation. Studies have suggested that symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may be cause...
What is the current status of trial NCT00381563?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2006-12. Estimated completion is 2009-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00381563?
The interventions under investigation include: Patellofemoral realigning knee brace (DEVICE), Non-aligning knee brace (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00381563?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00381563's enrollment target sits among peer trials
80 994th of 2000 higher than 941 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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