NCT06447142

The Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening Exercises in Degenerative Meniscus Tears

Comparison of the Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening Exercises on Pain, Function, and Health-related Quality of Life in Degenerative Meniscus Tears

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized-controlled trial aims to compare the effect of open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises on pain, function, and health-related quality of life in degenerative meniscus tears.

Detailed description

Patients with degenerative meniscus tears between the ages of 35 and 65 will be randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (open kinetic chain strengthening exercises) and Group 2 (closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises). Interventions will be applied for 16 sessions (twice a week for 8 weeks). The patients will be assessed at baseline and at the end of the 8-week intervention. The pain during activity, at rest, and at night will be assessed with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Active range of motion will be assessed with a digital goniometer. Isometric muscle strength will be measured with a handheld dynamometer. The functional status and symptoms will be evaluated by the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale. Health-related quality of life will be assessed with the Short Form-12 (SF-12).

Conditions

• Degenerative Disease
• Meniscus Tear
• Knee Pain Swelling

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Open kinetic chain strengthening exercise	A web-based 8-week exercise program consisting of stretching exercises, open kinetic chain strengthening exercises, and functional exercises for the knee and hip will be performed.
OTHER	Closed kinetic chain strengthening exercise	A web-based 8-week exercise program consisting of stretching exercises, closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises, and functional exercises for the knee and hip will be performed.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-10
• Primary completion: 2024-10-25
• Completion: 2025-01-10
• First posted: 2024-06-06
• Last updated: 2025-06-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)