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A study to compare two types of TECAR therapy with exercises for reducing pain, improving knee function and balance in people with knee osteoarthritis

Effects of resistive and capacitive modes of TECAR with conventional exercises on pain, functional impairment, proprioception and dynamic balance in knee osteoarthritis grade II A comparative study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099207
Enrollment
48
Registered
2025-12-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention1: Capacitive mode TECAR therapy with conventional exercises: Participants will receive capacitive mode TECAR therapy applied to the knee joint for ten minutes per session. Treatment will

Sponsors

Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals diagnosed with grade II knee osteoarthritis based on clinical and radiographic criteria. Adults aged forty-five to sixty five years with knee pain for more than three months. Ability to participate in the exercise program. Willingness to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of recent knee surgery or trauma. Grade III or IV osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint disorders. Neurological conditions affecting balance. Contraindications to TECAR therapy such as pacemaker, metal implants near the knee, infection or skin lesions. Severe deformity, uncontrolled systemic disease or inability to follow instructions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain and Functional Impairment assessed by KOOS (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) Dynamic Balance assessed by Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test Proprioception assessed using Joint Position Sense Error Test Timepoint: KOOS (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score)- at baseline and at four weeks after intervention Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - at baseline and at four weeks after intervention Joint Position Sense Error Test - at baseline and at four weeks after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bhumika Chhibber

Amity University

bchhibber@amity.edu9899223561

Outcome results

None listed

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