Intrasound therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Intrasound therapy is an effective adjunct in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee: a preliminary clinical study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN29365316

Enrollment

Registered

2015-06-16

Start date

2014-07-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Mild/moderate unilateral osteoarthritis of the knee Musculoskeletal Diseases Gonarthrosis

Interventions

1. Group 1 (control): closed kinetic chain exercises and range of motion exercises 2. Group 2 (intervention): intrasound therapy for 10 minutes followed by closed kinetic chain exercises and range of

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 52-76 2. Unilateral OA of the knee

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with underlying systemic diseases and other rheumatic conditions of the knee 2. Patients with severe OA using the Kellgren and Lawrence system of classification

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessed pre-treatment, at baseline and post-treatment after 8 weeks of intervention: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score to assess pain, stiffness and physical function.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assessed pre-treatment, at baseline and post-treatment after 8 weeks of intervention: 1. 6-minute walk test 2. Range of motion of the knee	—

Countries

Nigeria

Outcome results

None listed

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