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Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Knee Osteoarthritis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Pain, Joint
Stiffness of Knee, Not Elsewhere Classified
Quality of Life
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06279507
Lead Sponsor
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical trial study is to compare the efficacy of Hyaluronic injection in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is Hyaluronic acid injection improve pain symptom, joint stiffness, and joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

* Is Hyaluronic acid injection improve knee performance status and health-related quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Participants will be allocated to receive one treatments; either Hyaluronic acid or normal saline injections after receiving glucocorticoid injection.

Researchers will compare the Hyaluronic acid with normal saline injection to see if the former show superior effect in terms of pain, joint stiffness, function, as well as health-related quality of life comparing with placebo.

Detailed Description

Participants who had been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria will be enrolled in this study. After the participants receive the information and consent to participate in this study, they will be examined their affected knee by the co-researchers. Ten-milligrams of Triamcinolone will be injected intra-articular into knee joint.

Two-to-four weeks later, the participants will be evaluated for knee pain, stiffness, function and quality of life, as well as knee performance status. Participants whose their knee joint absence of effusion will be allocated in to one treatment group; either Hyaluronic acid or normal saline. After injection, participants will be scheduled for the follow-up visit in 12 and 24 weeks later. In each follow-up visit, they will be evaluated for joint pain, stiffness, function and quality of life, as well as analgesic use and adverse reaction form treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
176
Inclusion Criteria
  • All participants who had been diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis according to ACR criteria with symptom of knee pain
  • Pain visual analog scare of 4 or higher
Exclusion Criteria

Participants who have

  • Cognitive impairment
  • History of aller to Hyaluronic acid or its component
  • History of knee arthropathy
  • Concomitant with inflammatory arthritis
  • Serious comorbidities or bedridden status
  • Current pregnancy or lactation
  • Currently use of symptomatic slow acting drugs for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA)
  • Communication problem

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Hyaluronic acidTriamcinolone Acetonide 10mg/mLHyaluronic acid, Ostenil Plus, 2 mL (40 mg) will be injected once afer 2-4 week of glucocorticoid injection
Normal salineNormal SalineTwo-millilitres of normal saline will be injected once after 2-4 weeks of glucocorticoid injection
Normal salineTriamcinolone Acetonide 10mg/mLTwo-millilitres of normal saline will be injected once after 2-4 weeks of glucocorticoid injection
Hyaluronic acidSodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid, Ostenil Plus, 2 mL (40 mg) will be injected once afer 2-4 week of glucocorticoid injection
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Joint stiffness and function measurement12 and 24 weeks after injection

The comparison between Hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection in the change of joint stiffness and function after the injection, by using WOMAC scale (scale 0-10, which higher scale reflects worse symptom or function)

Pain outcome measurement12 and 24 weeks after injection

The comparison between Hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection in the change of joint pain after the injection, by using visual analog scale and pain domain assessment in Western Ontario and McMaster University (WOMAC) scale (scale 0-10, which higher scale reflects worse symptom)

Overall symptom assessment12 and 24 weeks after injection

The comparison between Hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection in the change of overall symptom after the injection, by using patient's global assessment (scale 0-10, which higher scale reflects worse condition)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of life assessment12 and 24 weeks after injection

The comparison between Hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection in the change of health-related quality of life assessed by EuroQol group - 5 Dimensions - 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) tool (scale 0-100, which higher scale reflects better health)

Knee performance evaluation12 and 24 weeks after injection

The comparison between Hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection in the change of knee performance status after the injection, assessed by Time Up and Go test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Phramongkutklao Hospital

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Bangkok, Thailand

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