Status:
COMPLETED
Dry Cupping Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Conditions:
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Pain, Chronic
Eligibility:
FEMALE
50-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the biggest cause of pain and disability worldwide. As a non-pharmacological approach, ventosatherapia has been used to control pain, improve function and qu...
Detailed Description
The intervention will be carried out for 15 minutes, twice a week, for 6 consecutive weeks, totaling 12 sessions. Both groups will be evaluated in 4 moments: before the intervention (T0), after 3 week...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with KOA based on ACR clinical criteria;
- Knee pain intensity between 3 and 8, according to the Numerical Pain Scale (END);
- BMI less than 35 kg / m2.
Exclusion
- Having undergone physical therapy treatment for the knee in the 3 months prior to the project;
- Be engaged in\> 45 minutes / week in accumulated physical activity of at least moderate intensity;
- To have been submitted to the application and / or intervention with the wind therapy previously.
- Have used corticosteroid infiltration in the knee in the last 6 months;
- Present any medical restrictions that make it impossible for them to participate in the proposed assessments and interventions (cardiorespiratory, neurological and / or musculoskeletal changes);
- Presenting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or some systemic inflammatory arthritis;
- Presenting a ligament or meniscal injury diagnosed clinically or with a positive result in the Apley tests or anterior / posterior drawer;
- Have had previous surgery on the ankle, knee or hip;
- Present a clinical diagnosis of some dementia or inability to answer the questionnaires related to the study;
- Present any contraindications for the use of ventosatherapia (skin lesion in the region where it will be applied, cancer, kidney failure, liver and heart failure, pacemaker, pregnancy);
- Having uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension;
- Have a trip scheduled for the two months following inclusion in the survey.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 2 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
62 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04331158
Start Date
February 1 2023
End Date
December 2 2023
Last Update
June 17 2025
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Marcelo Cardoso de Souza
Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 59200-000