Effects of ELDOA Versus Post Facilitation Stretching Technique in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: NCT05261893
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess whether Elongation Longitudinaux Avec Decoaption Osteo Articulaire versus post assistance extending strategy have effects on knee torment. and to check its impact on actual capacity.

Detailed Description

A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Safi Teaching Hospital, Faisal Teaching Hospital and Allied Hospital Fsd after the synopsis has been approved. Patients will be enrolled using a simple random sampling technique. Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis will be chosen based on pre-established inclusion and exclusion requirements. Patients will receive Elongation Longitudinaux Avec Decoaption Osteo Articulaire, and post-facilitation stretching techniques. Two tools will be used to find out the comparison of both groups; Numeric Pain Rating Scale; for knee pain and Lower Extremity Functional Scale; to check the ability of the patient to perform the everyday task and for evaluation of functional impairments for patients with a disorder of lower extremities.

The assessment will need to be done at baseline and follow up will be 15 days after treatment. Each patient will be asked to give their informed consent. Statistical Package of Social Sciences Version 20 will be used for data entry and analysis.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-03-01
• Study First Submitted: 2022-02-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-20
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-02
• Primary Completion: 2022-03-25
• Study Completion: 2022-03-30
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-20
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• It includes both male and female diagnose with knee Osteoarthritis according to history, physical examination and radiological findings and also patient who score more than 3 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
• Osteoarthritis grade of 3 and lower as determined by using Kallgran and Lawrence Radiographic classification.

Exclusion Criteria

• If patient is unable to walk or exercise without functional aid and have previous knee surgery.
• Patient with heart condition.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Lower Extremity Functional Scale	12th Week	The Lower Extremity Functional Scale is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. The LEFS can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients' initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale	12th Week	The Numerical Pain Rating Scale is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0; no pain at all to 10; worst imaginable pain.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ripah International University; 🇵🇰 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan