None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Genutrain knee brace in people with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee. The Genutrain knee brace will be compared with a standard generic (commerically available) neoprene knee brace and outcomes based on pain and activity will be assessed. It is hypothesised that the Genutrain knee brace will provide greater pain relief and allow improved movement of the knee joint when compared with a standard knee brace.
Interventions
This study will investigate the effectiveness of an off-the-shelf functional knee orthosis that provides compression and support to the knee joint. The knee orthosis is called the Genutrain knee brace and is fabricated by a German company called Bauerfeind. The knee orthosis will be worn by patients on a daily basis for a period of two months.
Sponsors
Melbourne Orthotics Pty Ltd
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Aged 50-80 years. Diagnosed by a specialist with symptomatic osteoarthritis affecting the knee(s) based on the ACR criteria. Ambulant.
Exclusion criteria
Significant valgus/varus malalignment of the knees (>10 degrees) Other symptomatic musculoskeletal impairments affecting the lower limbs. Inability to donn/doff a knee brace independently. Leg size outside of the sizing guidelines for the knee brace.
Outcome results
None listed