Osteoarthritis in Ghana: understanding patient’s needs and implementation of consequential intervention.

Effects of an African dance-based exercise program in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202202919624090

Enrollment

Registered

2022-02-03

Start date

2022-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Dance Therapy

Standard Care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with knee OA by the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Ghanaian patients attending the Physiotherapy clinic. Aged 40 years and above.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other forms of arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis). Presence of pathologies in the region of the lower extremities or lower back that are not related to OA and need medical treatment. Inability to ambulate even with a walking aid (as this will deprive them from partaking in the performance-based tests). Patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgeries in both limbs (Patients whose symptomatic limb is yet to be operated upon but have a previous surgery done on the other limb will however be included). Patients with any neurological and cardiovascular disease that may preclude assessment procedures.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
functional performance assessed with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC),	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Static-dynamic balance: this will be measured using the following scales: Y-balance for the lower quarter (LQYBT) and the Timed UP and Go test (TUG). The LQYBT is a tool used to measure a person’s balance and also test their risk for injury. The TUG test is used to measure the progress of balance as well as to determine fall risk. ;Proprioception: Wedges of various heights will be used to judge heel height discrimination. To judge the minimal perceptual difference in estimated heel height the participants presumably will rely on a combination of sensory inputs.;Muscle strength: Isometric muscle strength will be measured with a hand-held dynamometer ;Cardiorespiratory Capacity: this will be evaluated with the 6-Minute Walk Test. ;Physical activity: A pedometer will be fastened to the sides of the belts of participants.	—

Measure

Time frame

Static-dynamic balance: this will be measured using the following scales: Y-balance for the lower quarter (LQYBT) and the Timed UP and Go test (TUG). The LQYBT is a tool used to measure a person’s balance and also test their risk for injury. The TUG test is used to measure the progress of balance as well as to determine fall risk. ;Proprioception: Wedges of various heights will be used to judge heel height discrimination. To judge the minimal perceptual difference in estimated heel height the participants presumably will rely on a combination of sensory inputs.;Muscle strength: Isometric muscle strength will be measured with a hand-held dynamometer ;Cardiorespiratory Capacity: this will be evaluated with the 6-Minute Walk Test. ;Physical activity: A pedometer will be fastened to the sides of the belts of participants.

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Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactSamuel Otoo

Senior Physiotherapist. NMC

wieotoo@yahoo.com+233546227458

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026