Early osteoarthritis of the knee
Conditions
Interventions
Thermotherapy therapy using a resonant cavity applicator (HOTCORE) for 40 minutes once a week on the knee joint.
Sponsors
Kenji Takahashi
Takahashi Kenji
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with early osteoarthritis of the knee (radiographs: Kellgren-Lawrence classification grade 1-2) Patients with MRI T1rho values of more than 50 ms in the medial articular cartilage Male and female patients between 40 and 80 years of age Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have a history of trauma or surgery to the lower limb or spine within 3 months of the date of consent Pacemaker inserted Pregnant women Patients who are unable to perform MRI examinations (metal in the body, claustrophobia, etc.) Inability to hold the body position for 40 minutes. Persons who have a conflict of interest with the Principal Investigator or the study's co-investigators.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Articular cartilage of knee T1rho values by MRI T1 rho mapping before and after thermotherapy using a resonant cavity applicator (HOTCORE) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of motor skills before and after treatment Locomotion test (evaluation of locomotive syndrome) Timed Up &Go (TUG), open eye one leg standing retention time, functional reach, 6m normal speed and fastest speed, 30 second s standing and sitting test Burns and burns | — |
Contacts
Public ContactKazuteru Ryu
Kanai Hospital
Outcome results
None listed