RecruitingKnee Osteoarthristis
Feasibility of Resting Intervals During Exercise Programs for Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Eligible age
45–79 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This pilot randomize trial tests the feasibility of administering two different exercise programs in people with knee osteoarthritis. One group receives the exercise program administered as usual, and the other group received the exercise program with resting intervals.
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age between 45 and 79 yo.
- ✓ Clinical diagnosis of primary, early to moderate stage knee osteoarthritis.
- ✓ BMI range \< 35 kg/m2.
- ✓ Sedentary lifestyle
- ✓ Knee joint is the most painful joint in the body.
- ✓ Ability to speak and understand English.
- ✓ Willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Non-OA disease of the knee.
- ✕ Advanced knee osteoarthritis
- ✕ Knee injection in the past 3 months.
- ✕ Major knee trauma/surgery in the past 5 years or previous knee surgery with hardware limiting cartilage assessment..
- ✕ Participate in regular exercise or physical activity .
- ✕ Participation in an intervention study for knee OA.
- ✕ Currently using a cane, walker or crutches to walk.
- ✕ History of cardiovascular disease or hypertension not controlled by medication.
Where it's recruiting
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06857123 · last updated 2026-02-09