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The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Recruitingn/aAges 50 Years - 65 YearsAllAnkara City Hospital Bilkent
NCT07309003 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain severity, and quality of life, in order to determine more effective and beneficial treatment programs for patients with knee OA.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 50-65 years of age * Having knee OA (primary) according to ACR criteria * Having grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification * Having the ability to adhere to exercise regimens * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of secondary OA * History of major knee trauma, surgery, or intra-articular steroid/hyaluronic acid injection in the last 6 months * Presence of active synovitis * Presence of neurological (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Polyneuropathy), endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), or vestibular disorders that could affect functional status, pain severity, or proprioception; or any disease that impairs these factors * Pulmonary or cardiovascular disease that contraindicates exercise * History of fracture and/or surgery in the lower extremity
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What it tests

  • functional electrical stimulation (FES)
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Where

2 sites
Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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