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Evaluating Meridian Balance and Electro-Acupuncture: A Randomized Control Trial on Chronic Knee Pain

Comparative study of the immediate effect of meridian balance method and electro-acupuncture for individuals with chronic knee pain-a randomized control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/066885
Enrollment
80
Registered
2024-05-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M17- Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention1: Meridian balance method acupuncture: Detailed questions are asked of the patient about the location, type, aggravating factor, and severity of pain. The patient is made to sit comfortab

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 25-70, Both males and females will be included, Preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score =4, Decreased range of motion, Persistent pain more than 6 months,Independently mobile (with or without aids)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Developmental Knee deformities, Patients with a history of any psychiatric diseases, Suspected or confirmed pregnancy, Rheumatological or neurological diseases, Recent spinal fractures or back surgery, Presence of infection, tumors, or radicular symptoms, Unstable cardiac conditions, Body mass index of more than 30,Pain is secondary or not continues

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), McGill Pain Questionnaire, Goniometer,Pain disability index, WOMAC scaleTimepoint: 2 time points(baseline and after 20 minutes)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Insomnia Severity IndexTimepoint: 2 time points(baseline and after 20 minutes)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR Abitone V R

SDM College of Naturopathy And Yogic Sciences

abitone.avr@gmail.com9655976897

Outcome results

None listed

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