Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises in Reducing Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Older Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 56
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured therapeutic exercises in reducing pain and disability among older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention will involve a supervised physical therapy program targeting muscle strength, joint mobility, and functional capacity. Participants will undergo 6 weeks of therapy, and improvements in pain and physical function will be measured using validated scales.
详细描述
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and mobility limitations in the elderly population. Therapeutic exercises play a significant role in managing OA symptoms by strengthening the quadriceps, improving joint flexibility, and reducing stiffness. This study will enroll 60 participants aged 50-75 years diagnosed with knee OA. They will undergo a combination of strengthening, range of motion (ROM), and stretching exercises tailored to their condition. The intervention also includes adjunctive modalities such as hot pack and TENS to reduce pain and facilitate muscle engagement. Outcome measures will assess pain intensity, functional ability, and lower limb endurance before and after the intervention.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
A triple-blind protocol was implemented. Participants with knee osteoarthritis, treating therapists, and outcome assessors were blinded to group assignments. Sham procedures were used in the control group to mimic the active treatment without therapeutic effect. Blinding integrity was periodically assessed through questionnaires evaluating participants' and assessors' guesses regarding group allocation.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 35 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Minimum Age: 50 Years Maximum Age: 75 Years Sex: All Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •Diagnosed with knee OA
- •Aged 50-75 years
- •Experiencing pain or functional limitation
- •Able to attend supervised sessions
- •Provided informed consent
排除标准
- •History of total knee replacement
- •Severe cardiovascular or neurological conditions
- •Acute injury or fracture in lower limb
- •Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity
时间窗: 6 Months
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), which ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores represent worse outcomes.
次要结局
- Change in Physical Disability(6months)