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Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-07-04
42
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
24 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 population. This study aims to evaluating the effectiveness of an emerging technique, known as 'Voodoo Flossing' on pain, range of motion and physical function in KOA to provide evidence-based insight of voodoo flossing as a potential therapeutic adjunct in KOA management. This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic, Lahore and Horizon Hospital Lahore in a time span of 8 months. A sample size of 42 subjects selected through non-probability convenient sampling with age group between 45 to 65 having present complain confirmed through Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) scale of grade-II will be divided into two groups, will undergo aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises and conventional physiotherapy protocol either with or without Voodoo Flossing technique.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 45 to 65 years
- Male or female
- Knee pain lasting at least 3 months
- Pain level of 2 or higher during walking on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Walking and balance difficulties shown by Time Up & Go (TUG) test
- Low scores on WOMAC scale for pain, stiffness, and physical activity
- Knee osteoarthritis Grade II by Kellgren-Lawrence method
- Willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 45 or older than 65 years
- Severe knee pain during walking (9 or above on pain scale)
- Knee osteoarthritis Grade I, III, or IV
- Serious physical or mental conditions that greatly affect daily life
- Any contraindications to exercise therapy
- Chronic widespread pain affecting multiple joints
- Previous or planned total knee replacement surgery
- Knee pain from other causes like rheumatoid arthritis or gout
- Received knee joint injections within the past 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Horizon Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54782
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, Phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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