Comparing two rehabilitation methods for knee osteoarthritis
Clinical and Instrumental Biomechanical Assessement and Rehabilitation of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis:A Randomized Single Blind Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether a new type of rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis works better than the usual rehab to help people feel less pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mohammed V Souissi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Rabat and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06178380 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an instrumental rehabilitation protocol versus a standard rehabilitation protocol in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A total of 60 subjects will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of the two groups, with each intervention lasting six weeks. Participants will undergo assessments for knee function and pain at baseline, three weeks, and twelve weeks to determine the outcomes of each rehabilitation approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with radiologically confirmed knee osteoarthritis who do not have other complicating conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with severe joint effusion, chronic inflammatory rheumatism, or those requiring surgical intervention for knee osteoarthritis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective rehabilitation method for improving knee function and reducing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying degrees of success with different rehabilitation approaches for knee osteoarthritis, making this study a valuable addition to the existing literature.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with radiologically confirmed uni/ bilateral gonarthrosis Exclusion Criteria: * Will be excluded from our study: * Subjects with congestive gonarthrosis (joint effusion at clinical examination). * Patients followed for chronic inflammatory rheumatism. * Patients who are candidates for surgery for knee osteoarthritis * Patients with a pathology causing a limitation in walking distance apart from gonarthrosis. * Amputees of one or both lower limbs.
Where this trial is running
Rabat and 1 other locations
- Houda EL Moudane — Rabat, Morocco (Recruiting)
- Houda EL Moudane — Salé, Morocco (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Houda EL Moudane, phd student — Mohammed V Souissi University
- Study coordinator: Houda EL Moudane, phd student
- Email: houda.0elmoudane@gmail.com
- Phone: 0624016813
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.