Thigh muscle ultrasound may predict knee OA disability
NCT ID NCT07541274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the quality and movement of thigh muscles relate to pain, daily function, and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis. About 58 women aged 40-70 will have a painless ultrasound of their thigh muscles and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better understand how muscle health impacts symptoms, which could guide future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 58 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Female patients aged 40-70 years diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who apply to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of Izmir City Hospital will be screened according to the study criteria. Individuals diagnosed clinically and radiographically with Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2-3 knee osteoarthritis, who are capable of performing isometric quadriceps contractions, and who volunteer to participate in the study will be included after signing the informed consent form.
- Ages
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40 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Aged between 40 and 70 years * Diagnosed with clinical and radiographic primary knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2 or 3) * Ability to perform isometric contraction at 90° of knee flexion * Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee surgery within the last 6 months * Intra-articular injection (e.g., corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid) within the last 3 months * Presence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthropathy) * Known neuromuscular disorders affecting the lower extremities * Severe cardiopulmonary comorbidities that prevent participation in clinical assessments * Severe patellofemoral instability
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Cıty Hospital
RECRUITINGIzmir, Bayraklı/izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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