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A study in people with knee arthritis to see how two different exercise methods affect pain, physical function, and thigh muscle strength.

Comparative Study On Effectiveness Of Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training VS Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation With Low Load Resistance Training On Pain, Function, Quadricep Strength In Knee Osteoarthritis - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100197
Enrollment
128
Registered
2026-01-02
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: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: BFRT: Blood FLow Restriction Training with Low Load Resistance Trainin Intervention2: NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION (Russian Current): NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION (Russi

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) Grade I by Orthopaedician.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Advanced knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade IV), History of recent trauma or surgery affecting the lower extremity in the past 6 months, Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait or balance, Severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, Known thromboembolic disorders or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Open wounds, skin infections, or dermatological conditions on the thigh/knee, Use of anticoagulant therapy, Severe Osteoporotic Conditions, History of Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders, Presence Of Cognitive Impairment or Psychiatric Illness, Presence of implanted electrical devices (for NMES group), Pregnancy or lactation, Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quadriceps muscle strength will be assessed at baseline (0 weeks), after 4 weeks, and at the end of 8 weeks.Timepoint: At 0 weeks, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Physical function will be assessed using the Western Ontario & McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scale at baseline (0 weeks), after 4 weeks, & at the end of 8 weeks.Timepoint: At 0 weeks, at 4 weeks, & at 8 weeks.;Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline (0 weeks), after 4 weeks, & at the end of 8 weeks.Timepoint: At 0 weeks, at 4 weeks, & at 8 weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Riya Gupta

Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology

DRRIYAGUPTA78@GMAIL.COM08824133872

Outcome results

None listed

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