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NCT Number: NCT07654309

In-Clinic Versus Tele-Rehabilitation in Women With Knee Osteoarthritis

* To compare the effectiveness of in clinic rehabilitation versus tele rehabilitation in improving knee function in women diagnosed with knee OA. * To assess the impact of both rehabilitation approaches on improving strength. * To evaluate the effects of in-clinic and tele-rehabilitation on pain reduction in women with knee osteoarthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

Total Knee Replacement Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

40 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

THQ Hospital Dargai

Dargai, KPK, 23060, Pakistan

About this study

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disorder, which is marked by degeneration of articular cartilage, subchondral bone remodeling, inflammation of the synovium, and limitation of knee joint function. It is also among the primary causes of chronic pains, disability, and diminished physical functions in middle-aged and older adults across the world. Knee OA clinically appears with pain in the joints, stiffness, crepitus, reduced mobility, muscle weakness, and gradual impairment of activities of daily living, which eventually affects independence and quality of life.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Only female participant
  • Age 40 to 60 years
  • Radiographically confirmed OA (Grade II or III)
  • Self-limitation in walking, climbing or ADLs
  • Access to smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet

Exclusion criteria

  • Advanced OA (G IV)
  • Other joint disorder
  • Recent surgeries
  • Pregnancy
  • Swelling and morning stiffness more than 30 min

Treatment and study plan

In-Clinic Rehabilitation

Other

Hot Pack & Strengthening Exercises

Tele-Rehabilitaion

Other

Hot Pack & Strengthening Exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. WOMAC to assess knee function

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    The WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) is a widely used, self-administered 24-item questionnaire designed to evaluate pain, joint stiffness, and physical function in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis. It measures these three dimensions to assess disease severity and treatment outcomes.

  2. MMT to assess knee muscle strength

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) is a generally valid and reliable tool for assessing muscle strength in patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, demonstrating good consistency, particularly in clinical settings with trained examiners. It is widely used for grading muscle strength (0-5 scale), though it has limited sensitivity in detecting small strength changes and may have a ceiling effect for high-functioning individuals.

  3. VAS to assess pain

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    The visual analog scale (VAS) is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that represents a continuum between "no pain" and "worst pain."

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Between In-clinic Versus Tele-rehabilitation on Knee Function, Muscle, Muscle Strength, and Pain in Women With Knee Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 17, 2026

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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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