osteoarthritis of the knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Radiographic osteoarthritis changes of the knee equivalent to Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2, 3, or 4. -Symptomatic gonarthrosis for a minimum of 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Other pathology is explaining the complaints. (2) Treatment for these complaints at another hospital or clinic within 4 weeks before the day of agreement to enter the trial. (3) Indication for hip or knee replacement. (4) Regular or intermittent use of oral steroid or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) within 4 weeks before the day of agreement to enter the trial. (5) Regular or intermittent intraarticular injection or aspiration of joint fluid within 4 weeks before the day of agreement to enter the trial. (6) Contraindication for exercise due to the physical or mental problem.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain (WOMAC), function (WOMAC) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| QOL(SF-8), radiological evaluation of OA progression | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hokkaido University Faculty of Health Sciences