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NCT03621631 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on Mechanical Joint Loading in Knee Osteoarthritis
A NA study, sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15
- Enrollment target
NCT03621631: Completed NA study, sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
NCT03621631 is a NA study that has completed, run by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03621631, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This project is designed to identify the biomechanical mechanisms of Tai Chi (TC) exercise and test a novel optimized TC intervention by modifying newly identified mechanisms for those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to assess the changes in mechanical load with the intervention. It combines unique real time torque biofeedback approach, and uses external knee adduction moment (EKAM) as modulation target tailored to TC intervention in this population. The potential benefit from this project is to provide biomechanical insights of TC and this novel TC approach may produce meaningful changes of mechanical load in these patients who can learn and practice safely during this intervention.
Primary Outcome
knee joint mechanical load will be measured by using high speed cameras and force plates to estimate external knee adduction moment (EKAM)
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Optimized Tai Chi intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Traditional Tai Chi intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 15 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03621631 record still lists
NCT03621631 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 15 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Optimized Tai Chi intervention is the first listed.
NCT03621631 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03621631 about?
NCT03621631 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on Mechanical Joint Loading in Knee Osteoarthritis". This project is designed to identify the biomechanical mechanisms of Tai Chi (TC) exercise and test a novel optimized TC intervention by modifying newly identified mechanisms for those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to assess the changes in mechanical load with the intervention. It combines uniqu...
What is the current status of trial NCT03621631?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2018-08-27. Estimated completion is 2024-07-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03621631?
The interventions under investigation include: Optimized Tai Chi intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Traditional Tai Chi intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03621631?
This trial is sponsored by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which has 19 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03621631's enrollment target sits among peer trials
15 1881st of 2000 higher than 92 of 2,000 other NA trials
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