Power Production in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis

Catholic University (KU) of Leuven

Status: Completed

Conditions: Osteo Arthritis Knee

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Muscle function test

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03680807

S60595

Details and patient eligibility

About

Knee osteoarthritis is an important cause of functional disabilities at old age. Previous research has demonstrated that individuals with knee osteoarthritis have reduced knee-extensor strength in comparison to healthy individuals. However, rapid power production declines more than strength as a consequence of ageing and is more predictive of functional capacity. However, limited research has investigated whether individuals with knee osteoarthritis have reduced ability to develop strength and power rapidly on top of reduced maximal strength capacities, which is the primary aim of the current study.

Enrollment: 48 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 50 to 80 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Group with knee osteoarthritis:

• Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis based on RX.

Exclusion criteria

Healthy group:

• Systematic engagement in (resistance) exercise in the 12-months prior to participation
• Cardiovascular disease
• Neurological disorders
• Cognitive malfunctioning
• Severe knee or hip problems

Group with knee osteoarthritis:

• Systematic engagement in (resistance) exercise in the 12-months prior to participation
• Cardiovascular disease
• Neurological disorders
• Cognitive malfunctioning
• Severe hip problems

Trial design

48 participants in 2 patient groups

Older adults with knee osteoarthritis (>50 years)

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Muscle function test

Healthy older adults (> 50 years)

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Muscle function test