Efficacy of Strength Training in Improving Elbow Range of Motion and Function in Adults With Hemophilia

Oregon Health and Science University10 enrolled

Overview

This is a research study of adults with hemophilia that have limitations in elbow joint motion that is the result of bleeding into the joint. People with hemophilia who have bleeding into their elbow joint may have limitations in elbow joint movement and pain in the joint. This research is being done to determine the effect a strength training program has on the amount of movement people with hemophilia and elbow joint disease have.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hemophilia Elbow Joint Contracture

Interventions

Strength trainingOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of the Oregon health and Science University Hemophilia treatment Center * greater or equal to 18 years old * Loss of elbow range of motion that is greater than or equal to 5 degrees Exclusion Criteria: * Present inhibitor

Locations (1)

Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Elbow range of motion

measurement of change of range of motion over time frame

Time frame: measurements to be taken at 4 and 8 weeks after entering study

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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