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NCT02730598 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Combined Application of Electrical Stimulated Antagonist Contraction During Walking (Walking Study)
A NA study, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28
- Enrollment target
NCT02730598 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Kansas Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants.
The verdict
NCT02730598, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) is the most common cause of disability in older adults. Osteoarthritis involves a loss of cartilage, which acts like a cushion between the bones as well as changes in the bones of joints. Once the joint cartilage is gone, the body does not produce new cartilage. Joint damage can contribute to pain. Currently, treatment for pain associated with knee osteoarthritis includes exercise. However, exercise at a medium- to high-intensity level can be problematic for people with knee pain. Because exercise is a common treatment for knee pain but many people experience pain during exercise, researchers hope to find a safer and more effective exercise method to strengthen the muscles around the knee. Both aerobic exercise and resistance exercise are recommended for the treatment of people with knee pain. However, pain can be a barrier to participating in exercise at a moderate or vigorous intensity. Electrical stimulation of muscles holds potential to allow effective exercise to be completed at tolerable intensities. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the use of very low electric currents produced by a device to stimulate the nerves, to treat pain. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) uses low electrical current to cause muscles to contract. By doing this study, the investigators hope to learn if a hybrid training system (HTS), using a combination of NMES and walking, is effective in strengthening muscles in people with knee pain, aching or stiffness. In this pilot study, the investigators will use walking with TENS as conventional exercise. Randomized controlled trial will be conducted to compare the effect of walking augmented by HTS with walking without HTS. The investigators will evaluate the relative advantages of training that combines HTS with conventional walking exercise on the improvement of muscle strength, physical function, and pain relief in obese women with frequent knee symptoms. Study Hypotheses:
Interventions
- DEVICE Hybrid Training System (HTS)
- DEVICE Sensory TENS
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-01-20 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02730598
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02730598 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Kansas Medical Center, which has 408 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Hybrid Training System (HTS) is the first listed.
NCT02730598 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02730598 about?
NCT02730598 is a clinical study titled "Combined Application of Electrical Stimulated Antagonist Contraction During Walking (Walking Study)". Osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) is the most common cause of disability in older adults. Osteoarthritis involves a loss of cartilage, which acts like a cushion between the bones as well as changes in the bones of joints. Once the joint cartilage is gone, the body does not produce new cartilage. Join...
What is the current status of trial NCT02730598?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2016-02. Estimated completion is 2017-01-20.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02730598?
The interventions under investigation include: Hybrid Training System (HTS) (DEVICE), Sensory TENS (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02730598?
This trial is sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center, which has 408 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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