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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Official title Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06875817
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of Feldenkrais Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients with Knee osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis poses significant challenges in pain management, mobility improvement, and disability reduction among middle-aged to older adults.
- 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 between 40 to 60 years of patients.
- Both female and male
- Able to walk for 6 minutes (Timed up-and-go test)
- Able to rise from floor
- Grade 2 and 3 of osteoarthritis diagnosed with radiograph (Kellgren and Lawrence classification system)
You likely can't join if
- Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis
- Any trauma or localized infection in the knee joint
- Hyper flexibility
- Open sores
- Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants
- Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 40 to 60 years of patients.
- Both female and male
- Able to walk for 6 minutes (Timed up-and-go test)
- Able to rise from floor
- Grade 2 and 3 of osteoarthritis diagnosed with radiograph (Kellgren and Lawrence classification system)
- Pain reported on VAS score ˃6/10 in knee region for more than 3 months
- Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis
- Any trauma or localized infection in the knee joint
- Hyper flexibility
- Open sores
- Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants
- Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression
- Allergy to hot pack
- Patients with a history of surgery in the knee region within a year.
- Severe cognitive impairments
- Contraindications to physical activity
- Concurrent participation in other physical therapy programs
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lahore, 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 Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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