To explore the combined impact of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and a structured exercise program on pain,balance,joint position and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/07/070340
- Lead Sponsor
- Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation college of physiotherapy
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1)Subjects with grades 2 and 3 OA according to K-L OA grades
2) According to ACR guidelines
Using history and physical examination
pain in the knee and
Any 3 of the following
- Over 50 years of age
Less than 30 min of morning stiffness
-Crepitus on active motion
- Bony tenderness
- Bony enlargement
- No palpable warmth synovium
Exclusion Criteria
Subjects with Previous hip arthroplasty
Subjects with Acute ankle injuries
Epilepsy
Skin tumors
metastasis
Skin lesion at applied site
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie NMES-induced pain relief and proprioceptive improvements in knee osteoarthritis?
How does combining NMES with structured exercise compare to standard physical therapy for knee OA pain and functional outcomes?
Which biomarkers correlate with improved balance and pain reduction in CTRI/2024/07/070340's knee OA intervention?
What are the safety profiles and adverse event management strategies for NMES in knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation?
Are there synergistic effects when combining NMES with pharmacological agents like NSAIDs or hyaluronic acid in knee OA treatment?