Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: after explaining the objectives and method of the study to the research patients, if they are willing to cooperate and after obtaining informed consent, the patient
Sponsors
Vice Chancellery of Technology And Research of Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Confirmation of knee osteoarthritis by a rheumatologist Pain level based on WOMAC training (mild to moderate pain intensity) People who are able to understand the explanations and complete the interview Age 30-70 years Absence of cancer, pregnancy and blood clotting disease such as hemophilia Not having a wound above the knee joint No signs of acute infection in the knee joint No skin lesions in the knee area No knee replacement surgery or intra-articular steroid injection within 90 days before the study No history of allergic reaction to sesame oil or products derived from tarragon Absence of lower limb abnormalities
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Taking oral and topical steroids within 14 days, alcohol addiction and narcotic drugs Suffering from radiculopathy and neuropathy, patients with musculoskeletal diseases (including rheumatoid, arthritis, septic arthritis, metabolic arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia) Using more than 2 grams a day of acetaminophen or other painkillers such as injectable drugs or other drugs such as glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfate being admitted to the hospital Unwillingness to continue participating in the study Traveling and leaving treatment Allergic reaction to sesame oil or products derived from tarragon
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and immediately after the intervention, one week later and Three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis questionnaire.;Joint dryness. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and immediately after the intervention, one week later and Three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis questionnaire.;Physical performance. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and immediately after the intervention, one week later and Three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFarzane Shafiee
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed