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NCT Number: NCT02048956

Hydrotherapy Intervention in Elderly With Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition characterized by pain and functional disability in older people. Prevalence increases with age and is more frequent in older women. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an 8-weeks hydrotherapy training with elastic bands on pain and functional disability in old people with knee osteoarthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of health Sciences. University of Granada

Granada, Spain, 18071

About this study

The main symptoms of knee osteoarthritis are pain and functional disability. These symptoms are caused by a progressive loss and deterioration of articular cartilage with reactive new bone formation at the joint's surface and margins involving articular cartilage, soft tissues and bone damage. Many treatment programs have been developed, including medication with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical modalities, and therapeutic exercises. It is hypothesized that a hydrotherapy treatment during 8 weeks would benefit patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • confirmed clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis

Exclusion criteria

  • total knee arthroplasty
  • inability to co-operate or follow instructions.
  • a major neurological disorder

Treatment and study plan

Hydrotherapy intervention

Other

Participants randomized to the exercise programme received a training in a swimming pool focused on dance therapy.

Other names: Exercise program, Swimming pool training

Control Group

Other

Standard exercises of hydrotherapy

Other names: Standard hydrotherapy intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in pain pressure threshold

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    The pain pressure threshold is defined as the minimum amount of pressure necessary to induce pain or tenderness . It was measured using a pressure algometer (Somedic AB, Sweden), which is a device with a 1 cm diameter rubber disc at the end on quadriceps muscle.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in lower extremity strength

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    Changes in the strength of lower limbs is going to be assessed using the Stairs Climbing Test. This test assesses the ability to ascend and descend a flight of stairs, as well as lower extremity strength, power, and balance.

  2. Dual task

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    Dual task is going to be measured using the Timed Up & Go. It assesses basic mobility skill as well as strength, balance, and agility.

  3. Functional ability

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    Functional ability was assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Higher scores on the this questionnaire represent greater limitations in function.

  4. Changes in balance

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    The in balance after the treatment is going to be assessed using the single leg stance. This is a clinical tool that is often used to assess balance and postural steadiness. Subjects are asked to lift one leg off the floor based on their preference and keep the leg raised as long as possible without touching the other leg or the floor

Other outcomes

  1. Quality of sleep

    Time frame: baseline, 8 weeks

    Quality of sleep was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a self-reported questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Granada

Other

Registry information

Official study title

8-weeks Hydrotherapy Intervention in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jan 29, 2014
Registry last updated
Nov 2, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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