Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee Health Condition 2: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Individualized Homoeopathic Medicines In 50- Millesimal Potency: The intervention was planned as administering indicated homeopathic medicines in 50-millesimal potencies, as decided app
Sponsors
The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Female patients of peri and post-menopausal age suffering from osteoarthritis of knee joints (ICD-11 FA01.0 for primary, FA01.1 for post-traumatic, and FA01.2 for other secondary type) since last 3 months. 2.American College of Rheumatology 2019 diagnostic criteria of knee osteoarthritis using history, physical examination and radiographic findings pain in knee and one of the following-(a) age over 50 years, (b) morning stiffness less than 30 min, and (c) crepitus on active motion and osteophytes on x-ray.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe degeneration of knee joint with mark joint narrowing, varus, or valgus deformity of knee; as evidenced by imaging or other evidences and requiring surgical intervention. 2.Self-reported joint disorders other than osteoarthritis (e.g., inflammatory joint disease, specific arthropathy, hyperuricemia and/or gout, severe axis deviations or instabilities, joint or skin infections, joint prostheses of the lower limbs). 3.Intra-articular injections within 2 weeks before study entry. 4.Transplanted knees. 5.Non ambulant patient. 6.Obese patient (body mass index 30.0 or more). 7.Recent significant knee surgery within last 6 months. 8.Vulnerable population - unconscious, ambulatory, too seek for consultation, differently abled, terminally or critically ill patients, mentally incompetent people. 9.Diagnosed cases of unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life-threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure. 10.Pregnant and puerperal women, lactating mothers. 11.Severe osteoporosis and already diagnosed case of osteoarthritis of knee joint.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS)Timepoint: At baseline, every month, up to 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EQ-5D-5L questionnaireTimepoint: At baseline, every month, up to 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jayabrata Pal
The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed