Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Knee Osteoarthritis
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
45-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and reduced physical function, significantly impacting quality of life especially in elderly popul...
Detailed Description
A double blinded randomized controlled trial has been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of integrating flossing band therapy with conventional physiotherapy, anticipating outcomes of pain red...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 45 and ≤ 65
- Both Male and Female
- Knee Pain persisting for at-least 3 months
- Pain severity during walking ≥ 2/10 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Walking and Balance (Mobility) problems according to Time Up \& Go (TUG) test
- Poor scoring on WOMAC scale for pain, stiffness and physical activities
- Knee OA Grade II (according to Kellgren-Lawrence method)
- Participants must provide informed consent for participation in RCT
Exclusion
- Age \< 45 and \> 65
- Severe Knee pain during Walking ≥ 9/10 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Knee OA Grade I, III \& IV (according to Kellgren-Lawrence method)
- Physical or Mental co-morbidity severely affecting daily life of patient
- Any Contraindication to provide Exercise Therapy
- Suspicion of chronic widespread pain (i.e., pain present for at least 3 months in at least three joints including left and right side of the body, above and below the waist, and the axial skeleton)
- Participant undergone total knee arthroplasty or on waiting list for total knee arthroplasty in any knee
- Any other reasons for knee pain than knee OA (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and gout)
- Received intraarticular injections in past 6 months because of knee pain (Hyaluronic Gel or steroid)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 12 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06986694
Start Date
June 12 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
July 4 2025
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Horizon Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54782