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The Effectiveness of Strength Training and Self-management in Reducing Symptoms for Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Pingtung Veterans General Hospital
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention combining strength training and self-management education in improving symptoms, sleep quality, emotional well-being, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. This study employs a quasi-experimental design. Participants diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were recruited from the outpatient orthopedics and rehabilitation departments of a public regional teaching hospital in southern Taiwan. They were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 50) or a control group (n = 50). Due to the nature of the intervention, blinding was not feasible, and participants were aware of their group assignment. The experimental group also participated in a home-based strength training program, while the control group received conventional osteoarthritis routine care. Data were collected at baseline, one month, and three months post-intervention during follow-up appointments.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-08-17
Completion Date
2027-05-11
Last Updated
2026-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Strength Training
A structured home-based strength training program consisting of knee endurance exercises, sit-to-stand transitions, walking, and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. The intervention is performed three times per week for 8 weeks. To ensure exercise fidelity and safety, the 'teach-back' method is utilized during initial instruction, and participants maintain a daily exercise log to monitor compliance.
Locations (1)
Fooyin University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (r.o.c.), Taiwan