Status:
COMPLETED
Cryotherapy Associated With Exercise in Pain Control and Physical Function in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis,Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of cryotherapy associated with an exercise protocol in pain control, function and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of cryotherapy associated with an exercise protocol in pain control, function and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. This is a r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Main Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis based on clinical and radiographic criteria of American College of Rheumatology
- Grade 2 or 3 according to the criteria of Kellgren \& Lawrence knee osteoarthritis radiographic examination scale.
- Minimum score of 4 cm in Visual Analogue Scale (total 10 cm)
- Medical prescription, showing that the participant is capable of performing physical activities
- Main exclusion Criteria:
- Physical therapy within 3 months prior to the research project
- Corticosteroid injection in the knee (in the previous 6 months)
- Medical condition (cardiorespiratory, neurological and / or musculoskeletal)
- Previous ankle, knee or hip surgery
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 26 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 24 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03360500
Start Date
March 26 2018
End Date
August 24 2023
Last Update
September 27 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University of Sao Carlos
São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, 251