The effects of light-therapy on pain and mobility in people with knee joint osteoarthritis.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001331729
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Liisa Laakso

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-10-17
• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Pain and decreased function & mobility, associated with the presence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

- Evidence confirming KOA as diagnosed by a medical practitioner or Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Not suitable for surgical intervention of the affected knee

Exclusion Criteria

- Coagulopathy
- Pre-existing pain syndrome such as peripheral neuropathy
- Previous history of stroke
- Previous surgery/severe trauma of the operated knee
- Neuromuscular disease significantly affecting the operated knee
- Severe back pain and arthritis significantly affecting mobility or referring pain to the operated leg
- Significant cognitive dysfunction that may prevent ability to comply with testing or to consent to participation in the study (people of a non-English speaking background will NOT be excluded if a reliable interpreter will be available to assist with explaining the study requirements, taking part in outcome questionnaires etc)
- Medical diagnosis of significant mental ill health (e.g., severe depression, anxiety, catastrophising etc) which may impact upon compliance with testing procedures
- Photosensitising agents (drugs)
- Tumour at the knee or thigh where patches will be applied
- Skin sensitivity to medical adhesives

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified