The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Recruiting · NCT07309003 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
functional electrical stimulation (FES)
What this trial is about
In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain severity, and quality of life, in order to determine more effective and beneficial treatment programs for patients with knee OA.
Who can take part
Age range
50 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Being between 50-65 years of age
- Having knee OA (primary) according to ACR criteria
- Having grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification
- Having the ability to adhere to exercise regimens
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Having a diagnosis of secondary OA
- History of major knee trauma, surgery, or intra-articular steroid/hyaluronic acid injection in the last 6 months
- Presence of active synovitis
- Presence of neurological (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Polyneuropathy), endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), or vestibular disorders that could affect functional status, pain severity, or proprioception; or any disease that impairs these factors
- Pulmonary or cardiovascular disease that contraindicates exercise
- History of fracture and/or surgery in the lower extremity
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital - Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi - Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)