Self-Administered Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Pain in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis...
Osteo Arthritis KneeThe purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of self-administered transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Safety and Efficacy of a Lipiodol Emulsion for the Embolization of Hypervascularizations in Patients...
Knee OsteoarthritisKnee osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability in patients who are often young and active. Surgery being an option only for the most severe cases, there is little alternative in case of failure of recommended medication. Inflammatory hypervascularization of the joint is a known source of pain. Temporary embolization of intra-arterial inflammatory hypervascularization has been used since 2012 with good results on pain relief to treat patients with musculoskeletal disorders that are resistant to conventional treatments. Lipiodol® has transient embolizing properties when in emulsion with a contrast agent. It has been used as an emulsion with chemotherapy for the treatment of metastases and primary intra-arterial liver cancer (chemo-embolization) for many years without serious side effects. We hypothesized that Lipiodol® in emulsion could serve as a temporary embolization agent for the treatment of inflammatory hypervascularization responsible for musculoskeletal disorders in humans.
Study of Cingal® and Triamcinolone Hexacetonide for the Relief of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
OsteoarthritisKneeThis is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo controlled trial to compare the safety and effectiveness of a single injection of Cingal® to a single injection of Triamcinolone Hexacetonide (TH) to achieve pain relief and other symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Determining the Effectiveness of a New Phototherapy Treatment for the Knee Osteoarthritis
OsteoarthritisKneeLight therapy (phototherapy) has previously been shown to help reduce pain for people with musculoskeletal pain conditions, such as knee osteoarthritis (OA). A new phototherapy has been developed that allows for customizing the intensity of light based on patient characteristics, such as the patient size and skin type. This new phototherapy approach needs to be evaluated to determine its effects. This study has been planned to determine how effective the new phototherapy is, but first it needs to be determined whether the study plans are feasible. This study will determine the feasibility of the full study by pilot testing the methods for the full trial with a group of 20 people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the new phototherapy approach or a placebo phototherapy twice/week for four weeks. Pain and function will be measured over the four week treatment period and 12-weeks follow-up.
To Evaluate the Optimum Dose of Platelet Rich Plasma in Knee Osteoarthritis and Compare Efficacy...
Knee OsteoarthritisRandomized, Double-blind, 12-month, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 100 outpatients . Intervention platelet rich plasma( PRP) prepared from 60 ml of blood by adding novel step of filtration to manual centrifuge step to achieve 7 times concentration. the efficacy was compared with administration of hyaluronic acid. Subjective Womac scores ,6 min pain free walking distance as well objective assessments MRI ,synovial fluid assessments were made out .Absolute counts of platelets as dose was evaluated to be effective in alleviating symptoms in early knee OA.
Electromyographic Biofeedback on Performance of Vastus Medialis Oblique Muscle in Knee Osteoarthritis...
Knee OsteoarthritisThis study intends to determine the Effects of Electromyographic biofeedback on performance of vastus medialis oblique muscle in knee osteoarthritis.
Intra-articular Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation Versus Intra-articular Steroids for Painful...
Knee OsteoarthritisTo compare the efficacy of intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency to intra-articular steroids in patients with moderate-severe painful osteoarthritis of the knee.
LLLT and Russian Electrical Stimulation in Osteoarthritis
Osteo Arthritis KneeObjectives: To investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) application combined with Russian Electrical Stimulation on pain, mobility, functionality, range of motion, muscular strength, and activity in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Design: Randomized controlled double-blind study. Setting: Specialist Rehabilitation Services.
Mulligan Mobilization With Movement Versus Macquarie Injury Management Group in Function and Pain...
Knee OsteoarthritisKnee pain is one of the most usual pain that commonly affects people especially in the late age. It can be caused by osteoarthritis, poor posture or sitting position, bad bending or improper lifting. It is usually not caused by a serious illness. It is the most common cause of disability. To compare the long term effects of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement versus Macquarie Injury Management Group on pain and function of knee osteoarthritis.
The Cherokee Study: Cherokee Health for Elderly Residents With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
OsteoarthritisThis study aims to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of a systematic, practical, cost-effective diet-induced weight loss and exercise intervention in Cherokee, North Caroling that will recruit American Indian participants; that can reduce pain and improve other clinical outcomes in knee OA patients. This pragmatic community-based trial will determine if the investigators previous findings translate to real-world settings and will address common concerns about barriers to effectiveness/ implementation.