Knee scan study reveals how position changes joint measurements

NCT ID NCT05950854

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mylène Jansen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how different positions affect joint space measurements in people with knee osteoarthritis. 21 patients had MRI scans while standing and lying down, with their knees bent and straight. The goal was to understand how these positions change the distance between bones, which is used to track disease progression. The findings could help standardize how knee osteoarthritis is measured in future research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better compare different types of knee scans, improving how they track osteoarthritis progression or treatment effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (21 people) that only looks at measurements, not treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or change clinical practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Twente

Enschede, Overijssel, 7522NB, Netherlands

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