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Study to determine effect of naturopathy and yoga treatment in patients of osteoarthritis of knee.

Randomized wait listed control clinical study to determine the effect of naturopathy treatment in of osteoarthritis of knees.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2010/091/001168
Enrollment
132
Registered
2010-09-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: naturopathy and yoga treatments: Control Intervention1: waitlist control:

Sponsors

INYS-medical research society.Bangalore.Karnataka.
Lead Sponsor
INYS-medical research society.Bangalore.Karnataka.
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Documented radiographic changes of osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade > 2) at the time of rheumatologic screening Palpable synovial swelling on clinical examination. 30 years of age or greater Pre-randomization VAS score between 4 and 9 Must be taking analgesic or non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for control of pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, recurrent or active pseudo-gout, cancer or other serious medical condition History of kidney or liver failure Oral steroids within the last four weeks Intra-articular knee depo-corticosteroids within the previous 3 months Intra-articular hyaluronate within the previous 6 months Arthroscopy of the knee within the previous year Significant injury to the knee within the previous 6 months Rash or open wound over the knee Structured exercise more than once per week for 20 minutes or longer during the 3 months prior to study entry Anticipates moving from the area within 18 months of study entry Anorexiant or other medications known to affect metabolism Current or planned pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Walking Pain: Visual analog scale. Patient Global Assessment: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Timepoint: Baseline, 10 days and 21days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Knee Circumference. General Health Status (SF-36) 5Patient global assessment (100mm visual analogue scale [VAS]) Medication use: Requirement of pain medication before intervention, during and after Physical performance: a. 50 feet walk time b. Time to climb stairs c. Time to get down stairs 8. Weight in kgsTimepoint: Baseline, 10 days and 21days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Babina.Nandkumar
dr.babina@jindalnaturecure.org080-23717777

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026