NCT06813716

Acute Effects of Two Neoprene Knee Sleeves

Comparison of the Acute Effects of Two Neoprene Knee Sleeves on Balance and Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Prospective Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of two different types of elastic neoprene knee sleeves on balance and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). One knee sleeve was a standard elastic neoprene sleeve, while the other had four metal supports for additional stability. In this randomized controlled study, 60 patients (50 females, 10 males) diagnosed with KOA were divided into two groups: Group 1: Wore a standard elastic neoprene knee sleeve Group 2: Wore a neoprene knee sleeve with four metal supports Each participant underwent clinical assessments before and after wearing the knee sleeve. The following tests were used: Balance Assessments: Berg Balance Scale (BBS): Measures overall balance ability. Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test: Evaluates mobility and fall risk. Functional Reach Test (FRT): Assesses stability by measuring how far a person can reach forward. Fall Index (Tetrax® posturography): Provides an objective measure of fall risk. Pain Assessment: Visual Analog Scale (VAS): Measures the intensity of pain. Further long-term studies are necessary to determine whether these immediate benefits persist over time.

Detailed description

KOA is a common joint disorder that leads to pain, stiffness, and impaired balance, increasing the risk of falls. Knee sleeves are often used as supportive devices to provide stability and reduce pain. However, there is limited evidence on their effectiveness in improving balance and reducing pain in KOA patients.

Conditions

• Knee Osteoarthristis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Neoprene elastic knee sleeve	We hypothesized that a neoprene elastic knee sleeve with metal supports would have a greater acute effect on balance and pain than a neoprene elastic sleeve. The first study to evaluate the acute effects of 2 different knee sleeves on pain and balance.
OTHER	Neoprene elastic knee sleeve with metal supports	We hypothesized that a neoprene elastic knee sleeve with metal supports would have a greater acute effect on balance and pain than a neoprene elastic sleeve. The first study to evaluate the acute effects of 2 different knee sleeves on pain and balance.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-12-02
• Primary completion: 2023-10-15
• Completion: 2023-10-15
• First posted: 2025-02-07
• Last updated: 2025-02-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)