Randomised controlled trial of the cost-effectiveness of water-based therapy for lower limb osteoarthritis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN36824298

Enrollment

106

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

2000-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal diseases: Arthritis (osteo) Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis

Interventions

1. Hydrotherapy 2. Standard care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients suffering lower limb osteoarthritis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain score on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities OA index (WOMAC).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Additional outcome measures were included to evaluate effects on quality of life, cost-effectiveness and physical function measurements.	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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