NCT07246109

The Effects of Knee Brace and Muscle Training on Osteoarthritis Patients

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

A new non-weight-bearing knee brace has been developed to correct abnormal alignment and reduce joint pressure, showing promising results in alleviating knee osteoarthritis symptoms compared to traditional braces. In addition, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, which involves using pressure bands to simulate high-intensity exercise during low-intensity workouts, has been shown to enhance muscle strength. This research will employ a randomized single-blind crossover trial to compare the effectiveness of the new and traditional braces, while also assessing BFR's impact on lower limb strength and knee function. This project will utilize various evaluation tools, including pain scales, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), participant satisfaction, muscle tension, Q-angle measurements, and joint range of motion. This project will assess the impacts of the new knee brace and BFR in alleviating pain and improving mobility.

Conditions

• Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	knee brace	This research will employ a randomized single-blind crossover trial to compare the effectiveness of the new and traditional braces. This project will utilize various evaluation tools, including pain scales, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), participant satisfaction, muscle tension, Q-angle measurements, and joint range of motion. This project will assess the impacts of the new knee brace and BFR in alleviating pain and improving mobility.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-10
• Primary completion: 2026-12-31
• Completion: 2026-12-31
• First posted: 2025-11-24
• Last updated: 2025-11-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan