Comparative clinical study to check the effect of Dry Cupping and Isometric Knee Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis

Phase 2/3

Recruiting

Conditions: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/07/055240

Lead Sponsor: State Unani Medical College, Prayagraj, Ministry of Ayush, U.P Govt

Brief Summary: Pain in joints is a major clinical problem since ancient times. Inflammatory or non inflammatory joint disorders have been described elaborately by eminent Unani Physicians under one caption of Waja ul mafasil, which stands for pain in joints. On the basis of clinical presentation, osteoarthritis looks very similar to Waja-ul-Mafasil Balghami. One of the most common form of osteoarthritis is knee osteoarthritis, which can be translated as Waja-ur-Rukba. Osteoarthritis is a chronic painful disorder, primarily treated with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS) and corticosteroids that have a large number of adverse effects on various organs of the body. While the Unani system of medicine and physiotherapy has multi-directional approach for the management of knee osteoarthritis.

Because of these problems, a device evolving non-drug management of disease has always been welcomed and appreciated. Hijama is one such method used in Unani system of medicine to manage a number of disease including Waja-ur-Rukba. It has been described in the classical literature to be effective and that too without any chance of producing side effects. On the other hand exercise also increases the functional ability of joints and thus reduces the pain perception. Strengthening of the hamstring and quadricep muscle is important for reduction in knee osteoarthritis and improving the range of motion and decrease the limitations of functional performance of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Open to Recruitment

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Radiologically diagnosed patients of knee Osteoarthritis.
Both genders.
Age between 40-70 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy and lactation.
Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension.
Other form of arthritis (Rheumatoid arthritis etc.).
Patient with history of trauma and accident involving knee joint.
Patients taking analgesic drugs, steroidal treatment and hormonal therapy.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
KOOS	0, 28 days
VAS	0, 28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale	Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score

Trial Locations

Locations (1): State Unani Medical College
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Allahabad, UTTAR PRADESH, India
State Unani Medical College
🇮🇳Allahabad, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Shah Adnan Rasheed
Principal investigator
9760084077
shahadnan05@gmail.com