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Studying How Muscle-Lengthening, Muscle-Shortening, and Static Leg Exercises Affect Knee Function in People with Knee Osteoarthritis

Comparative Effects of Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric Contraction Exercises on Knee Function in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Quasi-Experimental Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092266
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-08-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Concentric group: seated knee extension with/without resistance. step up exercise. prone hamstring curls. Frequency 4-5 times per week, Duration : 10-15 minutes Intervention2: Eccentric

Sponsors

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals clinically diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral Knee OA (Kellgren Lawrence grade I to II). Age more than 45 years including both men and women. Individuals can walk independently without any assistive devices. NPRS less than 8 score.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Healthy people. People with walking aids. Individuals who have medical impairments that affect their ability to walk. Participants who are unable to understand or follow instructions due to cognitive impairments or language barriers. Pain Score more than 8 in NPRS.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. 6-minute walk test 2. Handheld dynamometer 3. TUG testTimepoint: at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NPRSTimepoint: at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR K SOUNDARARAJAN

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research[Deemed to be university]

soundararajan.k@sriramachandra.edu.in9551163416

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026