Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

Indonesian population's life expectancy has been increasing steadily in the last 3 decades. It potentially increases the prevalence of degenerative diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). Serum Vitamin D (25(OH)D) level has been recognized as a risk factors for knee OA. Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) is cartilage degradation product can be used as a diagnostic marker for knee OA. This study aims to determine the effect of Vitamin D supplementation (Alphacalcidol) on pain based on WOMAC indicators and joint cartilage condition based on COMP serum markers in knee OA elderly patients.

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common degenerative joint disorder in our ageing population. A combination of thermal therapy with a self-management exercise have shown a positive effect in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topical heat pack versus focal application of heat therapy at the acupressure points in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.

Knee osteoarthritis has been ranked 11th highest contributor to non-fatal burdens in the world. Many research studies have discussed the relationship of hip muscle with knee joint stating that impaired hip strength can be a reason for knee pain. Furthermore, mobilization has been shown to be helpful in reducing pain, increasing range of motion and physical function in Osteoarthritis. Despite the evidence, there are very few studies that actually conducted clinical trials to test the effectiveness of mobilizations and strengthening of hip muscles in knee Osteoarthritis. Therefore our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of hip joint mobilizations and strength training in knee osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of hip joint mobilizations and strengthening exercises, on pain, physical function and dynamic balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) using Visual analog scale, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and four square step test. METHODOLOGY: A randomized control trial will be conducted on 66 subjects with knee osteoarthritis and age 50 years will be enrolled in this study after screening by referring consultants. This study will be carried out at Physiotherapy OPD of DUHS, Civil hospital Karachi and Rabia Moon Memorial Institute of Neurosciences Trust. Subjects will be assessed at baseline and after 18 sessions using Visual analog scale, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and square step test for pain, physical functioning and dynamic balance respectively. The subjects will be allocated into three groups through simple random sampling. Group A (joint mobilization group) will receive hip mobilization techniques, hip strengthening exercises along with the best available knee exercises while group B (hip muscles strengthening group) will receive hip-strengthening exercises with the best available knee exercises. Group C (knee strengthening group) will be receiving the best available knee treatment including exercises only. Patients will receive a total of 18 sessions, 5 treatment sessions per week for four successive weeks. The data will be entered and analyzed using SPPS version 21. Repeated mean one way ANOVA will be applied to measure VAS and KOOS scores within the group, for pairwise comparison between groups, Tukey's test will be applied. Chi-square will be applied for FSST scoring. A P-Value less than 0.5 will be considered significant.

Objective: To establish the effectiveness of a proprioceptive training program as a complementary therapy for a traditional protocol in position control, pain intensity, upper limb function and occupation performance for patients with thumb CMC joint OA. Methods: Standard conservative thumb CMC joint OA treatments were received for both the control (n=26) and experimental groups (n=26) for a period of 12 weeks. The experimental group received a proprioceptive training program during the same intervention period, which was conducted twice weekly (24 sessions). The severity of pain with activity was measured according to the visual analog scale (VAS). QuickDASH questionnaire was used to measure upper extremity function. Patient's occupational performance was measured with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and proprioception was assessed using Joint position sense (JPS) testing.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a 6-week supervised high-intensity preoperative training program on muscle strength, functional performance and patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: Eighty-eight patients scheduled for unilateral TKA for severe osteoarthritis (OA) were randomly allocated to intervention group (N=44) completed a 6-week preoperative training program, 5 days per week prior to surgery and to control group (N=44) who lived as usual. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), the Physical Functioning Scale of the Short Form-36 questionnaire (SF-36), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), quadriceps strength, 20 meters walk test and 30 seconds chair stand test were assessed at 6 weeks before surgery (T0), after 6 weeks of preoperative training / preoperatively (T1), 4 weeks (T2) and finally 12 weeks (T3) after TKA.

Evaluation of knee pain and functional mobility of knee osteoarthritis patients with a home-based neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy

This is a Phase 2 safety and efficacy study of XT-150 in adult participants experiencing moderate to severe pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee.

Phase I/II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of Fisetin for treating mild to moderate osteoarthritis

To determine whether a change in sleeping position so as to prevent the knee being 'pushed' into full extension when lying supine provides pain relief and/or symptom improvement in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Intraarticular injection (IAI) of Platelet rich plasma (PRP) with Hyaluronic acid (HA) Versus Radiofrequency (RF) of genicular nerve for pain reduction of of knee osteoarthritis , Improving daily activity and reduction analgesia requirements