Comparing the Effect of Toe-in Gait Modification Along With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 34
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- NUMERIC PAIN RATING SCALE (NPRS)
研究概览
简要总结
Medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite conventional physiotherapy interventions aimed at reducing pain and improving function. This study investigates the additional benefits of toe-in gait modification when combined with conventional physiotherapy in individuals with medial knee OA. Rooted in biomechanical theories suggesting that altering gait patterns can reduce medial knee load, this research employs a randomized controlled trial methodology.
详细描述
Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving conventional physiotherapy alone, and the other receiving a combination of conventional physiotherapy and toe-in gait modification. Outcomes are assessed over a 8-week period, focusing on pain levels and physical function. The significance of this study lies in its potential to enhance current treatment protocols, offering a more effective, non-invasive intervention to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for those suffering from medial knee OA. The findings could inform clinical practices and pave the way for personalized rehabilitation strategies that incorporate gait modifications, ultimately reducing the healthcare burden associated with knee osteoarthritis.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 45 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Clinical diagnosis of MKOA having Grade 1-3 (radiographic evidence of MKOA)
- •Knee pain on most days of previous month. (The most symptomatic side will consider the study limb for participants with bilaterally eligible knees)
- •Age > 45
- •Ability to walk unaided for at least 25 min
- •Gender eligibility both male and female
排除标准
- •Severe MKOA (Grade 4)
- •Lateral OA
- •Patella femoral OA
- •Previous or planned hip or knee surgery
- •Hip or ankle arthritis
- •Rheumatoid arthritis
- •Severe valgus and varus alignment requiring the use of an assistive device and the inability to walk independently
- •Neurological dysfunction
研究组 & 干预措施
Interventional group I
干预措施: Conventional physiotherapy (Diagnostic Test)
Interventional group II
干预措施: Toe-in gait modification (Combination Product)
结局指标
主要结局
NUMERIC PAIN RATING SCALE (NPRS)
时间窗: 12 Months
The NPRS is 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing "no pain" to '10' representing "pain as bad as you can imagine
WOMAC scale
时间窗: 12 Months
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) is widely used in the evaluation Knee Osteoarthritis. It is a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 24 items divided into 3 subscales (Pain, Stiffness, and Physical Function) The scores for each subscale are summed up, with a possible score range of 0-20 for Pain, 0-8 for Stiffness, and 0-68 for Physical Function. Usually a sum of the scores for all three subscales gives a total WOMAC score.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University