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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthristis
Official title Effects of Diagonal Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07396233
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. Ziauddin Hospital and Al-Rayaz Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
- 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
- Both male and females with an age range between 40-60 years.
- Patients diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral Knee OA.
- Grade-II or grade-III on kellgren and Lawrence classification.
- Patients having pain intensity more than 3.4 cm on VAS as minimum cut off value.
- Duration of knee OA more than 3 months (chronic).
You likely can't join if
- Patients with any neurological disorder.
- History of lower limb arthroplasty or any other knee surgery.
- Septic knee arthritis.
- Inflammatory rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
- Cancer or any other malignancy such as bone tumor.
- Knee deformities such as contracture, genu valgum and genu varum.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Both male and females with an age range between 40-60 years.
- Patients diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral Knee OA.
- Grade-II or grade-III on kellgren and Lawrence classification.
- Patients having pain intensity more than 3.4 cm on VAS as minimum cut off value.
- Duration of knee OA more than 3 months (chronic).
- Patients with any neurological disorder.
- History of lower limb arthroplasty or any other knee surgery.
- Septic knee arthritis.
- Inflammatory rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
- Cancer or any other malignancy such as bone tumor.
- Knee deformities such as contracture, genu valgum and genu varum.
- History of ligamentous injury and meniscal tear.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Karachi, Sindh, 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 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.