The effect of dry needling of trigger point in patient with knee OA

The effect of dry needling of trigger point around knee and hip on pain, function and proprioception in patient with knee OA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20131225015932N14

Enrollment

Registered

2018-06-01

Start date

2018-07-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-07-16

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: for one week and three sessions a week, they are treated with a needle in the muscles around the knee (the muscles that have Trp). The main physical characteristic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

45 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age from 45 to 70 years Severity of knee Osteoarthritis ranging from 2 to 3 using kellgren Lawrence scale Having at least one trigger point in the muscles around the knee and thigh The target knee is the more painful knee or the knee with more symptoms. If symptoms are similar in both sides the right knee will be considered as the target. The KOOS score (knee injury and osteoarthritis score ) between 120-80

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Drainage of articular fluid or corticosteroid injection in last year Any surgery, fracture or dislocation in the lower extremities and the spine Systemic diseases like diabetes Soft tissue rheumatism Active knee inflammation Any neurological disease, such as epilepsy,... (because it can affect the function and balance of the individual.) Taking anticoagulants such as aspirin and plavix Blood disorders like hemophilia, coagulation disorders and Thalassaemia Auto immune diseases Needle Phobia Lymphedema Malignancy Hepatitis Acute infection Cardiovascular diseases like heart valve problems Vestibular System Problems

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Balance. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Modified Star Excursion Balance Test & Timed Up and Go test.;Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Numerical Rating Scale.;Sensitivity of trigger points. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Algometer.;Proprioception. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Photography method.	—

Measure

Time frame

Balance. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Modified Star Excursion Balance Test & Timed Up and Go test.;Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Numerical Rating Scale.;Sensitivity of trigger points. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Algometer.;Proprioception. Timepoint: Before treatment, the day after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: Photography method.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNeda Rahimi

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

nedarahimira15273@gmail.com+98 71 1627 1552

Outcome results

None listed

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