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New knee brace and simple exercise method could ease arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT07246109

Symptom relief Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new knee brace designed to reduce joint pressure and a special low-intensity exercise method (blood flow restriction training) to strengthen leg muscles. Researchers will compare the new brace to a traditional one in 40 volunteers over 50 with knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if these approaches can reduce pain and improve knee function.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers over 50 years of age who are able to fully comply with the study procedures. Subjects diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral knee osteoarthritis by a physician based on X-ray findings and clinical symptoms. Radiographic diagnosis is evaluated using the Kellgren and Lawrence Scale (K/L grade) as the radiographic assessment tool. Clinical diagnosis follows the American College of Rheumatology (ACR, 1991) criteria, which include clinical symptoms in combination with radiographic or laboratory findings. The diagnostic criteria are: 1. Knee pain on most days of the past month. 2. Presence of osteophytes on X-ray. 3. Synovial fluid that is clear, viscous, and contains fewer than 2,000 white blood cells/mL. 4. Age over 50 years. 5. Morning stiffness of the knee lasting less than 30 minutes. 6. Crepitus on knee motion. Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis is confirmed when any of the following combinations are present: Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with general contraindications to treatment, such as severe medical conditions, recent major trauma, or pregnancy. Individuals with a history of substance abuse (including excessive alcohol consumption) that could affect pain perception. Individuals with local skin infections, ulcers, or lesions in the treatment area. Individuals who have undergone previous knee surgery or total knee arthroplasty. Individuals with central or peripheral nervous system disorders. Individuals with cognitive impairment who are unable to comply with the study procedures. Individuals currently receiving other treatments for knee osteoarthritis.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China Medical University

    Taichung, 406040, Taiwan

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