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Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis

Primary Purpose

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Kinesio Taping
Dry Needling
Sponsored by
Riphah International University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis, Knee focused on measuring Dry Needling, Joint Flexibility, Kinesio Tape, Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Quality of Life

Eligibility Criteria

40 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed patients of grade 1, 2 knee OA (Kallgren and Lawrence). Pain and/or tenderness around knee joint Knee OA patients with tightness in Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Iliotibial band. Patients with pain of >4 on VAS. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who had received Intra-articular Steroid injections in knee joints. Patients who had suffered a traumatic injury to knee joint within past 6 months prior to this study. Patients with any surgical intervention to the knee joints. Patients with peripheral vascular disease. Patients with diagnosed tumors, malignancies, infection associated with knee joint. Patients with lower limb metallic implants.

Sites / Locations

  • Riphah International University (RIU)

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Group A

Group B

Arm Description

Kinesio Taping Group

Dry Needling Group

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain Score
Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Knee ROM
Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

WOMAC Score
Patients' pain, stiffness, and physical functioning of the joints was assessed using WOMAC scale.
Quality of Life Score
Patients health-related quality of life was assessed using SF-12 questionnaire.

Full Information

First Posted
October 11, 2023
Last Updated
October 11, 2023
Sponsor
Riphah International University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06086717
Brief Title
Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
Official Title
Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in the Management of Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 12, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Riphah International University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study's aim was: - To determine the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on pain, ROMs, functional mobility, and quality of life in knee OA patients.
Detailed Description
This was a randomized clinical trial in which Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis patients were randomized into two groups: Group-A and Group-B. Group-A participants received Kinesio taping while Group-B participants received dry needling as an adjunct to the conventional physical therapy treatment. The intervention was carried out for four weeks with frequency of two sessions per week. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, after two weeks, and after 4 weeks, using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Range of Motion (ROM), and SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Keywords
Dry Needling, Joint Flexibility, Kinesio Tape, Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Quality of Life

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Group A
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Kinesio Taping Group
Arm Title
Group B
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Dry Needling Group
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Kinesio Taping
Intervention Description
One Y-shaped strap with 25% stretch was applied from the mid third of the thigh over the rectus femoris, then its ends directed toward the tibial tuberosity by enwrapping the patella from lateral and medial sides. In 45° knee flexion one eye strap from medial to lateral was applied through the collateral medial and lateral ligaments. For the facilitation of VMO 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from medial aspect of thigh to quadriceps tendon. Lastly, 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from tibial tuberosity to lateral aspect of thigh for inhibition of Vastus lateralis
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Dry Needling
Intervention Description
Following a protocol according to patient and limb, the tensor fasciae latae, hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, and popliteus muscles were properly examined in each subject. These muscles are frequently involved in muscle-related knee pain. Patients with knee OA who had at least one active MTrP that produced pain were recruited. Patients received a total of 8 DN sessions (2 sessions per week for 4 weeks) at all MTrPs of the lower limbs using the fast-in and fast-out technique (the needle was moved up and down within the muscle).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain Score
Description
Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Time Frame
Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Title
Knee ROM
Description
Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.
Time Frame
Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
WOMAC Score
Description
Patients' pain, stiffness, and physical functioning of the joints was assessed using WOMAC scale.
Time Frame
Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Title
Quality of Life Score
Description
Patients health-related quality of life was assessed using SF-12 questionnaire.
Time Frame
Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed patients of grade 1, 2 knee OA (Kallgren and Lawrence). Pain and/or tenderness around knee joint Knee OA patients with tightness in Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Iliotibial band. Patients with pain of >4 on VAS. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who had received Intra-articular Steroid injections in knee joints. Patients who had suffered a traumatic injury to knee joint within past 6 months prior to this study. Patients with any surgical intervention to the knee joints. Patients with peripheral vascular disease. Patients with diagnosed tumors, malignancies, infection associated with knee joint. Patients with lower limb metallic implants.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT
Organizational Affiliation
Riphah International University, Islamabad.
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Riphah International University (RIU)
City
Islamabad
State/Province
Islamabad Capital Territory
ZIP/Postal Code
44000
Country
Pakistan

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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