Knee arthritis fall risk: muscle power may be key predictor
NCT ID NCT06611618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether muscle power and control can predict falls better than muscle strength in people aged 65-80 with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty participants will undergo muscle tests, walking analysis, and MRI scans. The goal is to develop a fall-risk assessment tool for this vulnerable group.
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 lead to better ways to identify who is at risk of falling, helping to prevent falls in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It aims to find predictors, not test a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, 40136, Italy
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