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Investigation of the Effect of Concomitant Intraarticular and Periarticular Prolotherapy in Comparison to Intraarticular Prolotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis without effusion

Investigation of the Effect of Concomitant Intraarticular and Periarticular Prolotherapy in Comparison to Intraarticular Prolotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis without effusion on Pain and Functional Limitation.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180106038229N1
Enrollment
112
Registered
2018-11-27
Start date
2018-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-14

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis, effusion, knee, prolotherapy. Generalized osteoarthritis NOS

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group number 1, intra-articular injection was performed alone in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In this intervention, 3 cc saline solution 5% and 2 cc of lidocaine

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Completing informed consent Presence of pain and other clinical symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in the last month

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diabetes, rheumatic diseases and collagen and vascular disease Gout and lupus, radiculopathy, nerve injury and neuropathy Brucella infection BMI> 42 History of knee replacement on the affected side, Bleeding disorder, inability to communicate and complete questionnaires History of allergy and allergic reaction to used drugs History of significant liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders History of injections inside or around the joint in the Last 3 months Pregnant women People who have cancer People who are on the go Use of anticoagulants

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Individuals with knee joint osteoarthritis without effusion accopmpanied by pain. Timepoint: In both groups before treatment and 2 weeks after the last injection. Method of measurement: The standard questionnaire of VAS, WOMAC, OKS, which is one of the most commonly used outcome measures in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, was completed. VAS For pain levels, WOMAC is used to check the pain in everyday activities. OKS is also used to assess the amount of pain and the ability to perform various activities.;Individuals with knee joint osteoarthritis without effusion accopmpanied by limitation of motion of knee joint. Timepoint: In both groups before treatment and 2 weeks after the last injection. Method of measurement: The standard questionnaire of VAS, WOMAC, OKS, which is one of the most commonly used outcome measures in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, was completed. VAS For pain levels, WOMAC is used to check the pain in everyday activities. OKS is also used to assess the amount of pain and the ability to perform various activities.;Individuals with knee joint osteoarthritis without effusion accopmpanied by knee joint stiffness. Timepoint: In both groups before treatment and 2 weeks after the last injection. Method of measurement: The standard questionnaire of VAS, WOMAC, OKS, which is one of the most commonly used outcome measures in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, was completed. VAS For pain levels, WOMAC is used to check the pain in everyday activities. OKS is also used to assess the amount of pain and the ability to perform various activities.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSharareh Roshanzamir

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

salmani_r@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3231 9040

Outcome results

None listed

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