Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
ROAM OA: Functional and Patient Reported Outcomes Wearing a Knee Brace for Unicompartmental OA
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Knee Osteoarthritis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 40 to 85 with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will wear one of two knee braces to see how it affects their pain and walking.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 40 and 85 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
- I have walking pain rated at 4 or higher.
- I can walk independently for 20 minutes.
- I can wear the brace for at least 4 hours a day.
- I have been on a stable pain medication for at least 4 weeks.
- It has been at least 3 months since my last injection treatment.
You may not be able to join if
- I have lateral or patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
- I have had a knee replacement.
- I have a significant ligament injury or an acute injury in my leg.
- I have a neurological condition that affects my walking.
- I have a severe psychiatric or neurological disorder that affects my pain perception.
- I have a skin condition or allergy that prevents me from using a brace.
- I currently use another brace or assistive device.
- I am pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative evaluation of the ROAM OA Single Upright Brace and the Ossur Unloader One Knee Brace in subjects with medial compartment osteoarthritis. The focus is on comparing the immediate and short-term biomechanical effects of these braces on knee adduction moments and spatiotemporal gait parameters, as well as assessing the long-term efficacy of the ROAM OA…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 40-85 years.
* BMI ≤ 35.
* Physician-diagnosed medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
* Visual Analog Scale (VAS) walking pain ≥ 4.
* Willing to wear assigned brace ≥ 4 hours/day.
* Able to walk independently for 20 minutes unaided.
* Stable pain med…
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