Impact of Different Exercise Programs on Knee OA (NCT05844124)
A Comparison of Impacts of Different Exercise Programs on Individuals With Knee Pathology
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will examine and compare the changes in serum biomarkers, joint kinematics, and thigh muscle strength based on three different 8-week exercise protocols in individuals with knee pathology: Lower-body positive-pressure (LBPP) supported low-load treadmill walking and Aquatic exercise program and standard of care treadmill or community walking. Investigators hypothesize that both the 8-week exercise programs which aim to partially off-load the knee joint will be associated with a significant reduction in serum biological markers of joint disease (tissue turnover, cartilage degradation and inflammation) in response to the exercise. The serum biological markers will be directly correlated to participant reported knee pain. Both the LBPP-supported low-load and the aquatic exercise regimens will result in significant increases in thigh muscle strength about the degenerative knee which in-turn will result in diminished knee pain and enhanced joint function. Investigators aim to compare these two exercise programs to understand if benefits of one far exceeds the other as compared to standard of care treadmill or community walking.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 50 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis Recommendations (Control group) (OTHER)
- Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis -(LBPP supported low-load treadmill Walking) (OTHER)
- Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis - (Aquatic Walking) (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.