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NCT00500448 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
An Intervention of Electrical Stimulation in Osteoarthritis
A NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
NCT00500448 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants.
The verdict
NCT00500448, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) often have decreased thigh muscle strength. This muscle weakness is thought to originate from centers in the brain and spinal cord that restrict recruitment of fibers responsible for muscle contraction. An inability to fully contract muscles surrounding the knee joint impairs patients' abilities to perform activities of daily living (i.e. walking, climbing stairs) and may even contribute to further joint degeneration. Establishing therapies aimed at increasing muscle strength, restoring normal function, and possibly slowing the processes involved in the development of knee OA is essential in order to enhance the quality of life in the adult population plagued with this degenerative joint condition. Electrical muscle stimulation applied to the thigh is a promising therapy that has been shown to successfully restore muscle strength, however how long the treatment lasts and its influence on functional outcomes remains unknown. In order for electrical muscle stimulation to be of value it must result in sustained improvements in muscle strength and functional outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of the proposed investigation is to determine if electrical muscle stimulation can restore thigh muscle strength and improve functional outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Interventions
- DEVICE Electrical Stimulation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00500448 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Electrical Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT00500448 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00500448 about?
NCT00500448 is a clinical study titled "An Intervention of Electrical Stimulation in Osteoarthritis". Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) often have decreased thigh muscle strength. This muscle weakness is thought to originate from centers in the brain and spinal cord that restrict recruitment of fibers responsible for muscle contraction. An inability to fully contract muscles surrounding the kne...
What is the current status of trial NCT00500448?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2007-07. Estimated completion is 2009-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00500448?
The interventions under investigation include: Electrical Stimulation (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00500448?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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