M17
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients with clinical knee osteoarthritis will be monitored for one week using the Stepwatch Activity Monitor and the Heerlen Activity Monitor. One is worn around the ankle with a band and t
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible adults will be required to have clinical KOA according to the American College of Rheumatology guidelines, with knee pain = 4 days per week for =3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria will be: - Rheumatoid arthritis or any other form of inflammatory arthritis (e.g. crystal arthropathy) - Diabetes - Knee replacement, or a scheduled replacement surgery within 3 months in affected leg from or before the beginning of study participation. - Medical conditions, which could interfere with the activity and test performance, such as neurologic conditions or severe cardiovascular disease. - Use of ambulatory aid (single straight cane)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of steps (walking, running and stairclimbing), amount of repetitions (cycling) or time spent in different postures (standing or sitting/lying) will be measured with two different activity monitors during one week of monitoring. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical functioning will be measured by two functional tests: the TUGT and the SCT. The amount of time required to perform the test will be used as the outcome measure. In addition, physical function, pain and quality of life will be assessed by the KOOS. This will be a score from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the optimal score. These measurements will be performed in the movement lab. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaik Sliepen
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Outcome results
None listed