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NCT Number: NCT06664632

Effectiveness of Knee Sync Partner and Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis.RCT

This study explores the effectiveness of a novel treatment approach for knee osteoarthritis (OA) by comparing the combined use of a new device, "Knee Sync Partner," which provides electrical knee traction with stimulation and strengthening exercises, to traditional strengthening exercises alone. Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life for many individuals, especially with the growing elderly population.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

40 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital, Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

While strengthening exercises are a well-established treatment for improving joint stability and mobility in knee OA patients, the potential benefits of integrating electrical stimulation and traction therapy remain underexplored. This research addresses the gap by conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess whether this combined approach leads to superior outcomes in terms of pain relief, functional improvement, and joint health. The findings could provide valuable insights into more effective, non-invasive management strategies for knee OA, expanding therapeutic options in physical therapy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • having pain in knee for more than 3 months in most days of week
  • age between 40 and 70 years
  • patient who filled Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic criteria

Exclusion criteria

  • joint injection in the previous three months.
  • The exclusion criteria were patients who had inflammatory arthritis
  • osteoarthritis of the hips.

Treatment and study plan

Exp

Behavioral

Participants in this group will receive treatment using the Knee Sync Partner, a novel portable device designed to provide electrical traction and stimulation specifically for the knee joint.

controlled mechanical traction to the knee joint to reduce joint contact pressure, enhance synovial fluid flow, and increase joint space. This is expected to alleviate pain and improve mobility.

Control

Diagnostic Test

This will include a combination of isometric and isotonic exercises aimed at strengthening the knee musculature, enhancing joint stability, and reducing pain. The exercise regimen will focus on major muscle groups supporting the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles.

Primary outcomes

  1. WOMAC Scale

    Time frame: 12 Months

    The scores for each subscale are summed up, with a possible score range of 0-20 for Pain, 0-8 for Stiffness, and 0-68 for Physical Function. Usually a sum of the scores for all three subscales gives a total WOMAC score

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Knee Sync Partner and Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 29, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 29, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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