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Applications of Ultrasound and Physical Parameters in Assessing Fall Risk in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT06882928 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 250

Last updated 2025-03-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Falls are a significant issue for patients with knee osteoarthritis, as they can lead to hospitalization or even more severe consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to assess fall risk early in rehabilitation clinics. Sarcopenia, which is the reduction of muscle mass, increases the risk of falls. This study involved 250 adults with knee osteoarthritis, using a technology called POCUS to assess muscle mass, combined with other tests to track fall incidents over three months. The study is expected to find correlations between falls and factors like muscle mass and grip strength. This information can help doctors better predict which patients are at risk of falling and take preventive measures early. Future research will explore the effectiveness of different prevention strategies.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-24
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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