The effects of laser therapy on symptoms of patients with knee osteoarthritis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis.; Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee; M17.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20170516034003N8
• Lead Sponsor: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 October 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 71

Inclusion Criteria

Radiologic signs of grade 1 and 2 Kellgren-Lawrence: Decrease of joint space and existence of osteophytes
Body mass index<40

Exclusion Criteria

The patients with rheumatoid arthritis; malignancy; knee surgery; fracture; complete tear anterior cruciate ligament or menisci; athletics; neuropathy, hyalgan or corticosteroids injection in last 6 months.Physiotherapy in last month
Grade 3 and 4 Kellgren-Lawrence in radiologic examination
Local infection
Referral pain from lumbar or hip to knee

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Area of supra patella effusion. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography.;Thickness of supra patella effusion. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography.;Disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire.