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NCT Number: NCT03806322

A Better Way to Decrease Knee Swelling in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

In this study, we compared the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression along with conventional treatment and cold-pack treatment along with conventional treatment on clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

35 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients diagnosed with knee OA according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and were considered as stage 2 and 3 according to Kellgren-Lawrence criteria.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

were previous knee surgery, malignancy, circulation disorder, and conditions preventing exercise or causing muscle weakness, pregnancy, diagnosis of mental disorder, scar tissue, or metal implants.

Treatment and study plan

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

Other

The group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and intermittent pneumatic compression.

Cold-pack

Other

The group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and cold packs.

Primary outcomes

  1. Knee Swelling

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    Knee swelling was measured with a tape measure.

  2. Pain Intensity

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    A Visual Analogue Scale was used to measure pain intensity.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Range of Motion

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    A universal goniometer was used to measure range of knee flexion.

  2. Muscle Strength

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    A digital dynamometer (J-TECH Power Track II Commander, USA) was used to measure quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscle strength.

  3. Functional Status

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC) Index was used to evaluate pain, stiffness and physical function.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Marmara University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Better Way to Decrease Knee Swelling in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jan 16, 2019
Registry last updated
Jan 16, 2019

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