Osteoartritis knee. Gonarthrosis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Embedding with cut-gut thread in 6 points in a sterile way.The duration of treatment is 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: 4 times a week and each time fo
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Treatment with the diagnosis of knee OA based on the criteria of ACR (American College of Rheumatology) Age 50 to 65 years Only one knee is involved Have a VAS pain score of 4 or higher (visual analogue scale) Be literate Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Conflict of 2 knees The surgery has been detailed or is in the process of surgery Knee arthroscopy has been performed in the last year In the last six months, have any therapeutic intervention such as intra-articular injection or acupuncture Having any kind of disease that causes malfunction of the immune system, such as: auto-immune, connective tissue diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc. Have a pacemaker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pain. Timepoint: before intervention and weeks 8, 12 and 16. Method of measurement: on the VAS form.;Measurement of inflammatory factors: IL-6. Timepoint: before intervention and weeks 8, 12 and 16. Method of measurement: bleeding. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the amount of physical activity. Timepoint: before intervention and weeks 8, 12 and 16. Method of measurement: based on the WOMAC form.;Change in quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and weeks 8, 12 and 16. Method of measurement: questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contacthamid reza bahrami
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed