Overview

The Effect on Knee Joint Loads of Analgesic Use Compared With Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis - An RCT

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of neuromuscular exercise and analgesic use on knee joint load, in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA). It is expected that the two groups will receive equipotent pain relieving effect, despite this, the investigators expect a between group difference in knee joint load, and the exercise group will have a reduction in knee joint load.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Southern Denmark
Collaborators:
Association of Danish Physiotherapists
Odense University Hospital
Region Syddanmark
The Danish Rheumatism Association
Treatments:
Acetaminophen
Analgesics
Aspirin
Celecoxib
Dexketoprofen trometamol
Diclofenac
Etodolac
Etoricoxib
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Lornoxicam
Meloxicam
Nabumetone
Naproxen
Tenoxicam
Tiaprofenic acid