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Clinical Evaluation of the Levitation Knee Brace in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Levitation 2 Tri-Compartment Offloader (TCO) knee brace and Knee sleeve for Knee Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting approximately 1/3 of Canadians over the age of 25. Knee OA typically involves at least 2 of 3 compartments in the knee joint. Conservative treatments include knee braces to manage symptoms and improve joint function. Most knee OA braces are designed to offload one knee compartment, but are not usually indicated for multicompartment knee OA. The Levitation Tri-compartment Offloader (TCO) knee brace stores energy during flexion and provides extension assistance to offload all 3 knee compartments. While there is strong preliminary evidence that the TCO can provide pain relief and improved knee function to users, it is critical to determine whether this brace will have similar benefits for patients with multicompartment knee OA. This pilot randomized control trial evaluates the clinical outcomes of using the TCO in comparison to the current conservative standard of care for knee OA patients.
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Interventions
Spring Loaded Technology Levitation 2 Tri-Compartment Offloader (TCO) brace containing proprietary spring technology providing a knee extension assist.
Neenca soft knee sleeve comprised of elastic air knit fabric with a silicone padded patella inset and flexible stays on the medial and lateral sides.