This study will be an open-label trial to determine the functional effects of bilateral IA injections of Zilretta into knee joints of 70 subjects with bilateral KL grade 2-4 symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Measurement and evaluation of outcomes at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 weeks will allow assessment of short and long-term effects, consistent with Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) and Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) recommendations.
The primary aim of the proposed study is to demonstrate the effect of IA injection of Zilretta on physical performance measures in adults with bilateral knee OA. The primary study endpoint will be the change in OARSI recommended physical performance tests (30-second chair standing test, 40m fast-paced walking test, stair ascent) 12 weeks after treatment. The secondary outcome will be the change in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS-PS) patient-reported physical function short form. The tertiary outcomes will be the change in KOOS-Quality of life subscale (QoL) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain. All outcomes will be assessed at 6- and 24-week follow-up as well to define the course and trajectory of effects. Specific Aim 1: To determine the extent to which intra-articular (IA) injection of Zilretta in patients with bilateral knee OA improves physical performance (OARSI recommended physical performance measures). Primary Hypothesis 1: Bilateral knee intra-articular injection of Zilretta results in improved physical performance detectable at 6 weeks, 12 weeks (primary), and 24 weeks. Specific Aim 2: To determine the extent to which IA injection of Zilretta in patients with bilateral knee OA improves physical function (KOOS-PF). Hypothesis 2: Bilateral knee IA injection of Zilretta results in improved patient-reported physical function (KOOS-PS) at 6 weeks,12 weeks (primary), and 24 weeks. Specific Aim 3: To determine the extent to which bilateral knee IA injection of Zilretta in patients with bilateral knee OA improves quality of life (KOOS-QoL). Hypothesis 3: Intra-articular (IA) bilateral knee injection of Zilretta in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis results in improved quality of life (KOOS-QoL) detectable at 6 weeks, 12 weeks (primary), and 24 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension) is indicated as an intra-articular injection for the management of pain due to knee osteoarthritis.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
30 Second Chair Standing Test
The 30 second Chair Standing Test is one of three Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) recommended minimal core set of performance-based outcome measures in OA research and clinical practice.In this test, the subject will stand up completely from the sitting position so hips and knees are fully extended, then completely back in the seated position. This will be repeated for 30 seconds and the total number of chair stands will be recorded (up and down equals one stand).
Time frame: 12 weeks
40m Fast Paced Walking Test (40m FPWT)
The 40-meter fast paced walk test is one of the three Osteoarthritis Research Society International recommended minimal core set of performance-based outcome measures in OA research and clinical practice.The subjects will be timed to complete a 40 m track course.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Timed Stair Climb
The stair climb test is one of the three Osteoarthritis Research Society International recommended minimal core set of performance-based outcome measures in OA research and clinical practice. The subject will be timed while ascending and descending 9 steps of stairs.
Time frame: 12 weeks
KOOS-PS (Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form)
KOOS-Physical Function (KOOS-PS) Short Form is a parsimonious measure of physical function derived from the KOOS, which is a self-reported outcome score. The KOOS-Physical Function Short Form ranges from 0 to 100 where higher values represents a worse outcome.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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