RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06857123

Feasibility of Resting Intervals During Exercise Programs for Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

Mechanical and Molecular Determinants of Cartilage Response to Exercise

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Dec 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthristis

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 79 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Exercise with Rest and a behavioral approach called Exercise without Rest for people with knee osteoarthristis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 45 Years to 79 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALExercise with Rest

Participants in this arm exercise 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Exercise program consists of warm-up, strengthening exercises of the lower major extremity muscle groups, and aerobic training using a treadmill. These sessions include two 45 minute rest periods between exercises and take about two and a half hours.

BEHAVIORALExercise without Rest

Participants in this arm exercise 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Exercise program consists of warm-up, strengthening exercises of the lower major extremity muscle groups, and aerobic training using a treadmill. These sessions include minimal resting periods between exercises and take about one hour.