Association between Low Level Laser Therapy and a protocol of Physical Exercises in pacients with knee Osteoarthritis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: women with knee osteoarthritis; C05.550.114.606.500

• Registration Number: RBR-7q63c4
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-17
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

women aged 55 to 75 years; with knee osteoarthritis grades II or III on the Kellgren and Lawrence scale confirmed by radiological examination; with cognitive ability to understand the study according to the cut-off score of the Mini Mental State Examination; and classified as little active and irregularly active according to criteria established by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - short version (IPAQ).

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of cardiovascular desease; presence of neurological desease; presence of musculoskeletal disease that makes it impossible to perform the exercise protocol; use of conventional treatment; use of unconventional treatment; use of alternative treatments that may interfere with the results of the study (physical therapy treatment and / or injections of intra-articular corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid during the last 3 months); absolute contraindication for photobiomodulation, such as the presence of neoplasia in the lower limbs region; and individuals who have malnutrition (BMI less than 18.5) or morbid obesity (BMI equal or more than 40).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess the level of pain presented by individuals with knee osteoarthritis before and after photobiomodulation therapy applied with a gradual increase in dosage, associated with a physical exercise program focused on strengthening lower limbs, using the Visual Analog Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Compare the Visual Analogue Scale score before and after the intervention; ;Assess the pain threshold by pressure from different points on the knee that most presents pain; ;Analyze the scores of the different subscales of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire, specific for knee osteoarthritis; ;Assess the time taken for the Timed Up and Go Test; ;Analyze the distance covered in the 6-minute walk test.