Tolerability of High Intensity Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis (THIPO)
Knee Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Knee Osteoarthritis focused on measuring knee osteoarthritis, cardiovasculare diseases, aerobic exercise, tolerance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed with knee OA At least one of the following CVD risk factors: Overweight/obesity, hypertension, elevated HbA1c, elevated triglycerides, High LDL Age > 18 Willing and able to understand and participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Contraindication to exercise (e.g. resting systolic blood pressure > 200 or diastolic blood pressure > 115, acute or reoccurring chest pain) Major cardiovascular event within the last 5 years Planning to start another treatment for their knee OA during the study participation period Performing at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activities or ≥ 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly Insulin dependent type I or type II diabetes Scheduled surgery during study participation Evidence of other inflammatory joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or gout) Generalized pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia Lumbar or cervical nerve root compression syndromes Other musculoskeletal, neurological, or medical condition precluding participation to aerobic exercise Any other condition or impairment that, in the opinion of the investigator, makes a potential participant unsuitable for participation or which obstruct participation, such as a large knee joint effusion, uncontrolled diabetes/hypertension, psychiatric disorders, or opiate dependency.
Sites / Locations
- The Parker InsituteRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
HIIT for knee OA
high intensity exercise