The Power of Empathy in Treating Muscle and Joint Problems in the Elderly

The Impact of Therapeutic Empathy on Musculoskeletal Conditions in Elderly Patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101018

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-01-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Therapeutic EMPATHY: Empathy, in particular, plays a pivotal role in understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of patients. It allows physiotherapists to connec

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All Gender Age of 65 - 80. Diagnosed with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions. Stable Medical Conditions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed with cancer related pain and acute fracture. Severe cognitive impairment. Psychiatric illness interfering with empathy perception

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PAIN ASSESSMENT, VARIABLESTimepoint: 12 WEEKS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
WOMAC, Barthel Index, or TUG (Timed Up & Go), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and SF-36 Quality of Life ScaleTimepoint: 12 WEEKS;Inflammatory Markers, CRP, IL-6Timepoint: 12 WEEKS	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnshika Tyagi

Teerthanker Mahaveer University

principal.medical@tmu.ac.in9634895624

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026