Observation on the curative effect of dry acupuncture therapy on knee osteoarthritis

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2100004557
• Lead Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1.It meets the diagnostic criteria of knee osteoarthritis;
2.Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis assessed as Kellgren–Lawrence grade 1 (doubtful narrowing, possible osteophytic lipping) to grade 4 (highest Kellgren–Lawrence grade, indicating large osteophytes and marked narrowing of joint space;
3.Palpation of one or more active or potential trigger point in the skeletal muscles of one lower extremity;
4.Be 38 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Have received glucocorticoid injections in the past 1 year;
2.Has rheumatoid arthritis or similar rheumatoid diseases in the present or past;
3.Present or past gout or false knee gout;
4.An active infection of the knee within the past year;
5.Other physical conditions that are more limited or painful than knee osteoarthritis in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, or climbing stairs;
6.The state of being pregnant or ready to be pregnant;
7.There are contraindications to corticosteroid injection.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
umerical rating scale;

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Global Rating of Change scale;Alternate Step Test;Timed Up and Go test;The western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index;Temperature change in pain area; Dosage and frequency of remedial drugs;