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Effects of magnetic field therapy on pain and balance in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain and balance in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/066933
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-05-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M171- Unilateral primary osteoarthritisof knee

Interventions

Intervention1: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Exercises: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) Treatment Duration: 30 mins for 2 weeks (5 sessions per week) Rectangular pulse, Intensi
Type of electrode placement - clover leaf pattern Intensity- as tolerated by patient Exercises Treatment Duration: 30 mins 1. Isometric exercises - static quadriceps and static hamstrings (10 repe

Sponsors

Dr DY Patil College Of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Clinically Diagnosed Knee Osteoarthritis and referred for Physiotherapy by a Medical Consultant. 2)Numerical Pain Rating Scale 4-7 3)Unilateral Osteoarthritis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)No fracture in Lower Limb past 6-12 months 2)Significant sensory disturbances in Lower Limb 3)Patients with Cognitive Deficit

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Numerical Pain Rating Scale 2. Dynamic Balance using Balance MasterTimepoint: 1. Prior to treatment on Day 1 2. After treatment on Day 10

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Outcomes using WOMAC ScaleTimepoint: 1. Prior to treatment on Day 1 2. After treatment on Day 10;Range of MotionTimepoint: 1. Prior to treatment on Day 1 2. After treatment on Day 10

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRachna Kumawat

Dr D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy

principal.physio@dpu.edu.in9822606869

Outcome results

None listed

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