Knee osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Case series:None
Sponsors
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for KOA Patients: (1) Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for KOA, including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical diagnostic criteria, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines, the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommended criteria, or have a Kellgren & Lawrence grade of =1 on a scale of 1-4 based on knee X-rays; (2) Aged 45 years or older, with no gender restrictions; (3) Free from severe diseases of vital organs such as the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and lungs; (4) No history of allergic reactions to topical patches or medications; (5) Have not participated in other drug clinical trials within the past 6 months; (6) Meet the conditions for remote rehabilitation management, possessing a smartphone and being proficient in its use, with internet access at home or in public places; (7) Possess basic Chinese reading, speaking, or typing abilities, enabling them to complete mini-program interactions and receive rehabilitation guidance; (8) Agree to participate in this trial, sign an informed consent form, and are willing to accept remote rehabilitation management. Inclusion Criteria for Individuals with Normal Knee Joints: (1) Have a Kellgren & Lawrence grade of 0 based on knee X-ray examination results; (2) Capable of completing electronic device operations; (3) Willing to sign an informed consent form personally.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for KOA Patients: (1) Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those unable to cooperate with the use of the mini-program due to inability to read or understand Chinese characters; (2) Patients who have recently undergone knee replacement surgery or other surgical treatments; (3) KOA patients expected to undergo surgical treatment within the next 6 months/1 year; (4) Patients with severe mental illnesses or neurological disorders (such as Alzheimer's disease); (5) Patients who have used medications affecting pain scores, such as steroids or opioids, within the past 3 months; (6) Pregnant or lactating women; (7) Patients unable to attend scheduled follow-ups or cooperate with the researchers; (8) Other patients deemed unsuitable for participation in the study by the researchers. Exclusion Criteria for Individuals with Normal Knee Joints: Individuals with severe visual impairment who are unable to cooperate and complete the experiment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WOMAC score;VAS score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ADL scale;EQ5D scale;HAMA score;HAMD score;Time cost;Transportation cost;Medical costs;Labor cost; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactSijia Liu
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Outcome results
None listed