Comparison of The Effects of Concentric And Eccentric Isokinetic Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Launched by HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY · Apr 17, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of August 19, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of concentric and eccentric isokinetic exercises on proprioception and muscle architecture in patients with knee osteoarthritis. 42 patients will be included in this study. Patients will be divided into three groups; concentric exercise group (n:14), eccentric exercise group (n:14) and control group (n:14). A conventional physiotherapy program and a standard therapeutic exercise program will be applied to all subjects. In addition to these exercise and physiotherapy programme, concentric and eccentric exercise groups will perform the exercises related ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Diagnosis of primary knee osteoarthritis according to American College of Radiology
- • Being radiographically K-L grade 2-3
- • Presence of symptoms for at least 3 months
- • Patients who have been planned a conventional physiotherapy programme because of knee osteoarthritis
- • Presence of functional capacity for outpatient physical therapy
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with seconder knee osteoarthritis
- • History of lower extremity or spine surgery
- • History of intraarticular injection in last 1 month
- • Patients with neurological disease that will affect muscle strength, balance and coordination
About Hacettepe University
Hacettepe University is a leading research institution in Turkey, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and healthcare through innovative clinical research. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university supports a wide range of clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and developing new therapeutic approaches. Hacettepe University is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance in its research endeavors, fostering an environment that promotes scientific excellence and contributes to the global body of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey
Ankara, , Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Aysun Baki, phd student
Principal Investigator
Hacettepe University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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