Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Eligible patients assigned to this group through block randomization will apply 9.4% Oshnan ointment twice daily to the knee for eight weeks. Intervention 2: Contro
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 50 years of age, of both sexes, diagnosed with chronic knee osteoarthritis by an orthopedic specialist according to the ACR guidelines. Patients who give informed consent and are willing to cooperate in the research. Ability to answer the questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute or septic arthritis. History of knee surgery. Significant cognitive impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee pain score from the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire. Timepoint: Immediately before the start of the intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire.;Joint symptom score (stiffness, locking, and swelling) from the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire. Timepoint: Immediately before the start of the intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire.;Performance score in daily activities from the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire. Timepoint: Immediately before the start of the intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire.;Recreation and sports performance score from the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire. Timepoint: Immediately before the start of the intervention, 8 and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Salamehzadeh zavareh
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed