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NCT Number: NCT06657586

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Exercise Program Accompanied With Degenerative Meniscal Tear

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of exercise program added to the treatment on physical function, postural balance, muscle strength, pain and gait in individuals with meniscal damage.

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Key information

Conditions

Meniscus Tear Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bahçehir University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 20-65 years.
  • Having a meniscus tear.
  • Volunteering to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Being diagnosed with a psychiatric illness.
  • Having a neurological disease that may interfere with treatment.
  • Having undergone meniscal surgery before.
  • Having received physical therapy in the knee area in the last 6 months.
  • Benefiting from any other treatment during the study.

Treatment and study plan

Neuromuscular Exercises

Other

The exercise was applied in 18 sessions of 6 weeks.The treatment program included coldpack from cold application agent, ultrasound (US) treatment and TENS application from electrotherapy methods.

Conservative treatment

Other

The treatment program included coldpack from cold application agent, ultrasound (US) treatment and TENS application from electrotherapy methods.

Primary outcomes

  1. Vertical jump

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    My Jump Lab 3 is a mobile application that precisely measures and analyzes vertical jump performance. It is an important tool to assess lower limb function and optimize treatment processes for patients with knee problems. The app provides key performance metrics such as jump height, flight time and strength and helps monitor patients' progress.

  2. Star Balance Test

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    It is a test that evaluates dynamic balance and lower limb stability. The subject stands on one foot on eight radial lines drawn on the ground and tries to reach the farthest point of each line with the free foot. Reach distances in each direction are recorded and analyzed. This test is used to determine the risk of injury in athletes and to monitor balance development during rehabilitation.

  3. Tegner Activity Level Scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The Tegner Activity Level Scale is used to determine individuals' physical activity and level of sporting participation. The scale uses a scale ranging from 0 (sedentary) to 10 (professional athlete). This scale is particularly useful in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and for monitoring individuals' activity levels

  4. KOOS-PS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The KOOS-PS is used to assess the physiological and functional effects of knee osteoarthritis and knee injuries. The KOOS-PS includes five different knee-related subscales: Pain, Symptoms, Activities of Daily Living, Sports and Recreation, and Quality of Life. The physical function short form (PS) specifically assesses the impact of physical function on activities of daily living.

  5. WOMET (Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The WOMET is a specific scale developed to assess the symptoms and effects of meniscal injuries. It measures the pain, functional limitations, and impact on quality of life that patients experience with meniscal injuries.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Exercise Program Accompanied by a Physiotherapist in Individuals With Degenerative Meniscal Tear

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Oct 24, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 29, 2025

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