Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Honey Phonophoresis on Knee Cartilage Thickness
Lead Sponsor:
University of Jazan
Conditions:
Knee Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive chronic disease with the loss of articular cartilage. It is now well recognized that the progression of the disease involves erosion of the cartilage, osteochondra...
Detailed Description
This study will be conducted on patients with bilateral medial tibiofemoral OA, Patients who will be diagnosed and referred by a physician according to the following criteria: bilateral mild-to-modera...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- bilateral mild-to-moderate medial tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis
Exclusion
- rheumatologic conditions such as:
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- severe knee OA,
- thrombosis of the lower limbs,
- patients who had physiotherapy treatment of the knee in the previous 6 months,
- a history of injections in the knee joint during the last 6 months,
- balance disorders,
- neuropathy or sensory disorders,
- skin damage around the knee,
- previous surgery on the knee joint, or a previous fracture of the lower extremity with knee joint involvement.
- Patients will be also excluded if they have any contraindications or precautions for the use of ultrasound (e.g., infection, heart problems, pacemaker, metal implants, open epiphysis, pregnancy, thrombophlebitis, or impaired sensation)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 15 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06202092
Start Date
January 15 2024
End Date
March 15 2024
Last Update
February 21 2024
Active Locations (2)
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Jazan University
Jizan, Gizan, Saudi Arabia, 45142
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Jazan University
Jizan, Gizan, Saudi Arabia, 45142