Health Condition 1: null- Knee Osteoarthritis (Unilateral or worst pain side in case of bilateral) Health Condition 2: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Active tDCS and Sham TENS: Along with conventional Physiotherapy:
tDCS: Intensity- 2mA
Duration- 20 minutes
Frequency- 5 consecutive days and
Sham TENS: 10 seconds treatment followed by switch-off the machine
Intervention2: Sham tDCS and Active TENS: Along with conventional Physiotherapy: Sham tDCS: 10 seco
Frequency- 5 consecutive days and Active TENS: High frequency TENS for 20 minutes for 5 consecutive days
Control Intervention1: Control: Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment (Hot packs, Stretching and
Sponsors
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Osteoarthritis based on ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria 2. Knee pain on VAS scale between 4-7 while walking in past week
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any surgical intervention on knee 2. Any inflammatory arthritis (i.e) Rheumatoid Arthritis 3. musculoskeletal or neurological conditions affecting lower limb function 4. Unable to walk unaided 5. Currently undertaking structure exercise (i.e) athletes, fitness enthusiastic person 5. Contraindication to electrical stimulation (i.e) Epilepsy, Loss of sensation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain (VAS) Function (6-Minute Walk Test)Timepoint: Base line and 3 post-intervention periods (end of 1st week, end of 2nd week and end of 6th week) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability (Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score [KOOS])Timepoint: Base line and 3 post-intervention periods (end of 1st week, end of 2nd week and end of 6th week) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShailendra Kumar Singh
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed