NCT06664632

Effectiveness of Knee Sync Partner and Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis.RCT

Effectiveness of Knee Sync Partner and Strengthening Exercises Versus Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 22 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study explores the effectiveness of a novel treatment approach for knee osteoarthritis (OA) by comparing the combined use of a new device, "Knee Sync Partner," which provides electrical knee traction with stimulation and strengthening exercises, to traditional strengthening exercises alone. Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life for many individuals, especially with the growing elderly population.

Detailed description

While strengthening exercises are a well-established treatment for improving joint stability and mobility in knee OA patients, the potential benefits of integrating electrical stimulation and traction therapy remain underexplored. This research addresses the gap by conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess whether this combined approach leads to superior outcomes in terms of pain relief, functional improvement, and joint health. The findings could provide valuable insights into more effective, non-invasive management strategies for knee OA, expanding therapeutic options in physical therapy.

Conditions

• Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Exp	Participants in this group will receive treatment using the Knee Sync Partner, a novel portable device designed to provide electrical traction and stimulation specifically for the knee joint. controlled mechanical traction to the knee joint to reduce joint contact pressure, enhance synovial fluid flow, and increase joint space. This is expected to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	control	This will include a combination of isometric and isotonic exercises aimed at strengthening the knee musculature, enhancing joint stability, and reducing pain. The exercise regimen will focus on major muscle groups supporting the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-06-01
• Completion: 2024-11-15
• First posted: 2024-10-29
• Last updated: 2024-10-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan