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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06845657
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of hip abductor strengthening exercises on pain, range of motion, functional disability and balance in patient with knee osteoarthritis.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Age group 40-60
- Both genders male and female
- Have had knee pain for 3 months or more
- Report a minimum average overall pain severity of 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NPRS) over the previous week
- grade II and III on X-ray (Kellgren and Lawrence classification);
You likely can't join if
- history of surgery of lower limb
- Past knee fracture or malignancy
- individuals with known hip OA and/or previous trauma affecting one or both hips
- Intraarticular corticosteroid injection into the knee within previous 3 months.
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age group 40-60
- Both genders male and female
- Have had knee pain for 3 months or more
- Report a minimum average overall pain severity of 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NPRS) over the previous week
- grade II and III on X-ray (Kellgren and Lawrence classification);
- For participants with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, the more seriously affected side (as identified by the Kellgren-Lawrence grade of knee osteoarthritis and the pain intensity) was selected as the affected leg.
- willing to participate in intervention program
- history of surgery of lower limb
- Past knee fracture or malignancy
- individuals with known hip OA and/or previous trauma affecting one or both hips
- Intraarticular corticosteroid injection into the knee within previous 3 months.
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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