Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with electroacupuncture

Not Applicable

• Conditions: knee osteoarthritis; CID 10 - M19.8

• Registration Number: RBR-47n33tv
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Brasil

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-11-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

The individuals included in study must have a diagnosis of bilateral knee Osteoarthritis documented, with or without indication of total knee prosthesis but who have not yet been prosthetic; aged 60 years or over and equal to or less than 80 years deity. Participating individuals must be able to walk (gait), with or without support, so that it is possible to carry out the physical tests relevant to the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who underwent acupuncture or physiotherapy treatment for the condition in question within less than 6 months; undergoing drug treatment with steroidal or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients with communication and comprehension disorders; insulin-dependent or non-insulin-dependent diabetics; illiterate individuals will also be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified