Status
Conditions
Treatments
About
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced physical function. Therapeutic ultrasound is frequently used in physical medicine and rehabilitation to reduce pain and improve joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis; however, different ultrasound application techniques are used in clinical practice.
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two different therapeutic ultrasound techniques in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participants with knee osteoarthritis received therapeutic ultrasound treatment using one of two application techniques according to a predefined treatment protocol. Clinical outcomes related to pain and functional status were evaluated before and after treatment.
This completed study provides information on whether different ultrasound application techniques lead to differences in clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis and may help guide clinical decision-making in rehabilitation practice.
Full description
This study was designed as a prospective, parallel-group interventional study to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of different therapeutic ultrasound application techniques in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
Eligible participants with knee osteoarthritis were allocated into treatment groups according to the predefined study protocol. Therapeutic ultrasound was applied using two different techniques under standardized treatment parameters. All participants received treatment sessions over a defined treatment period.
Clinical outcome measures related to pain intensity and functional status were assessed at baseline and after completion of the treatment protocol. Outcome assessments were performed by an evaluator blinded to group allocation.
The primary objective of the study was to compare the effects of different therapeutic ultrasound techniques on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Secondary objectives included evaluating changes in physical function following treatment.
Enrollment
Sex
Ages
Volunteers
Inclusion criteria
Age between 40 and 75 years,Clınıcal and radıografıc dıagnosısı of knee osteoartrıtsı accordıng to Amerıcan College of Rheumatology crıteria,Kellegren Lawrencw grade 2-3 osteoartritis,prencense of knee pain for at least 3 months,ability to ambulate independently, ability to understand and comply with study procedures
Exclusion criteria
Primary purpose
Allocation
Interventional model
Masking
46 participants in 3 patient groups
Loading...
Data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov
Clinical trials
Research sites
Resources
Legal