The efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized double-blind controlled trial

Security Forces Hospital (Saudi Arabia)0 个研究点目标入组 42 人开始时间: 2013年2月5日最近更新: 2015年1月13日

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•1. Patients who had knee OA (both male and female aged 35 and over) according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
•2. Had an average pain intensity of 3 or more on a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS)
•3. Had an ability to practice all movements included in the evaluation forms
•4. Had the ability to read or understand the patient information sheets and the ability to sign a consent form

•1. Patients with previous knee surgery, serious valgus or varus deformity and any disease where laser treatment is contraindicated, such as cancer, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension
•2. Patients already using medications that may interfere with LLLT treatment for less than six weeks, such as corticosteroid injections

发起方

Security Forces Hospital (Saudi Arabia)