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Comparative effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Graston tool along with joint mobilization in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial

Comparative effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Graston tool along with joint mobilization in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220516054877N1
Enrollment
32
Registered
2022-05-25
Start date
2022-03-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-05-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Knee osteoarthritis.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A receive muscle energy technique on alternate days for 4 weeks. 3 sessions per week, applied 3 times in each session. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Gro

Sponsors

The University of Fiasalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Osteoarthritis knee patients with X-Ray findings show grade 1-3 according to Kellgren-Lawrence Classification of Osteoarthritis1-3 Crepitus with knee movement 90-90 test positive Moderate pain on Numeric Pain rating scale for both knees Functional disability between 32-64 on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neurological condition Peripheral vascular disease Recent sutures or Fracture of lower limb Hypersensitive skin Patient receiving treatment at time of baseline assessment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain is the primary outcome. Timepoint: pre-measurement at baseline assessment and post-measurement after 4 weeks is done to assess pain. Method of measurement: The numeric pain rating scale is used to assess pain.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life is secondary outcome. Timepoint: Pre-measurement done at baseline assessment and post-measurement done after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Quality of life in knee osteoarthritis is done using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC) questionnaire.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sidra Majeed

The University of Faisalabd

dr.nadrishkhan786@gmail.com+92 336 7105789

Outcome results

None listed

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