EFFICACY OF TAI CHI ON PAIN AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 183
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Tai Chi on pain and physical function in individuals with primary knee osteoarthritis. A randomized controlled trial design will be used. Participants aged 45 to 60 years with clinically diagnosed mild to moderate primary knee osteoarthritis will be randomly allocated into three groups: an 8 form Tai Chi group, a 24 form Tai Chi group, and a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy only. The intervention will be conducted for 12 weeks with supervised sessions twice a week. Primary outcomes will include pain and knee specific function measured using KOOS and NPRS. Secondary outcomes will include functional mobility and dynamic balance assessed using the Timed Up and Go Test. The study aims to determine whether Tai Chi can provide additional benefits when combined with conventional physiotherapy.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 45.00 Year(s) 至 60.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Age range: 45–60 years Clinical diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis of the knee Radiographic evidence Mild to moderate osteoarthritis (Kellgren–Lawrence Grade I–III) confirmed by X-ray Able to understand and follow exercise instructions Provides written informed consent to participate At least Grade 3/5 muscle strength in key lower limb muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) based on the Oxford Scale for Manual Muscle Testing.
排除标准
- •Knee pain caused by other conditions (example rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis) History of total knee replacement on the affected knee, or planned knee surgery during the study period Intra-articular steroid injection in the knee within the past 3 months Significant knee instability or severe deformity Neurological or musculoskeletal disorder affecting lower limb function Participation in any formal exercise program for the knee in the last 6 months Any unstable medical condition where exercise is not advised Inability to follow instructions due to cognitive impairment.
研究者
Dr Sanjib Kumar Das
Amity University, Noida