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NCT02388646 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Energy Dispersive Bracing for Conservative Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
A NA study, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT02388646: Completed NA study, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
NCT02388646 is a NA study that has completed, run by Orthopaedic Research Foundation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02388646, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a commercially available, over-the-counter knee brace in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will either be fitted with a brace and told to wear it every day during normal activities, fitted with the brace and given instructions on a set of quadriceps strengthening exercises to complete twice daily, every day, or be given the exercise instructions, but not fitted with a brace. Functional and subjective outcomes will be collected preoperatively and at 6 and 12 weeks from baseline, with the goal of informing the effectiveness of bracing alone versus a home exercise program, and whether the combination of those provides the most therapeutic benefit to participants.
Primary Outcome
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) consists of a 100mm horizontal line with the words "No Pain" (score of 0) and "Pain as bad as it could possibly be" (score of 100) written on opposite ends. Participants will be asked to mark on the line where their pain is in relation to the two extremes. Measurement is taken from the left-hand side of the line to the mark and reported as a score out of 100. The difference between the baseline score and score at the 3-month study visit was compared between study ar
Interventions
- OTHER Exercise Only
- DEVICE Brace Only
- OTHER Bracing + Exercises
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02388646 record still lists
NCT02388646 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Exercise Only is the first listed.
NCT02388646 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02388646 about?
NCT02388646 is a clinical study titled "Energy Dispersive Bracing for Conservative Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis". The goal of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a commercially available, over-the-counter knee brace in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will either be fitted with a brace and told to wear it every day during normal activities, fitted with the brace and give...
What is the current status of trial NCT02388646?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2015-03. Estimated completion is 2016-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02388646?
The interventions under investigation include: Exercise Only (OTHER), Brace Only (DEVICE), Bracing + Exercises (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02388646?
This trial is sponsored by Orthopaedic Research Foundation, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02388646's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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