New exercise study aims to ease walking struggles for knee arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT03167502

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a specific type of muscle training (eccentric exercise) can improve walking ability in people with knee osteoarthritis. 40 adults aged 40-85 with knee arthritis took part. The main goal was to see if this exercise program helps them walk farther in a 6-minute test.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of rheumatology, nice university hospital

    Nice, 06000, France

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