Effect of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Among Military Cadets
NCT ID: NCT04292795
Last Updated: 2020-07-31
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-11-01
2021-02-01
Brief Summary
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Several studies have demonstrated the effects of different medical treatment in athletes and cadets with MTSS. Study will correspond to the demonstration of treatment options for medial tibial stress syndrome that lie in the domain of Physical Therapy.
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Shortwave Diathermy.
Detailed Description
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1. To determine the effect of Shortwave Diathermy on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome among military cadets.
2. To determine the effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome among military cadets.
3. To compare the effects of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome among military cadets.
study hypothesis is "Shortwave diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound are equally effective in Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome among military cadets.".
Study Design : Randomized Control trial Study Settings is Pakistan Military Academy Abbottabad. Sample Size: The sample size calculation is done through epitool to obtain a sample size ratio 1:1 for both treatment groups with Power of 0.8, Confidence interval of 0.95 and Variance = 5.
Mean of experimental group was 2.17 and mean of control group was 4.26 taken from the parent article.
Results obtained from epitool:
Total sample size: 36 Sample size per group: 18(each group) Sampling Technique: Non-probability Purposive Sampling- subjects will be recurited into the groups through sealed enveloped method.
Work Plan/Timeline for Participants:
Timeline for the participants will be one month after the approval of IRB form.
Follow ups:
There will be 2 follow ups per week for a period of 4 weeks.
Statistical Analysis:
Data will be analyzed on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.
Descriptive Results:
* Quantitative data will be interpreted in terms of means and standard deviation whereas qualitative data will be presented in the form of frequencies and percentages.
* Quantitative data will be represented in form of histogram whereas qualitative data is shown in the form of bar charts and graphs.
Interferential Results:
* Data will be assessed for its normality by applying Shapiro-Wilk test and its value of 0.05 or lesser than that shows that the data is normally distributed at baseline and at the end of treatment.
* Parametric test will be used for normally distributed data whereas non parametric test would be applied for skewed sample or away from normality data.
* For comparison between two groups, Independent T Test (parametric) or Mann-Whitney Test(non-parametric) will be used both a baseline and at the end of sessions.
* For within the group comparison at intervals (baseline and post treatment), Pared T test (parametric) or Wilcoxon Rank Test (non-parametric) will be applied.
ADVERSE/SERIOUS ADVERSE EFFECTS / POTENTIAL HAZARDS:
No adverse effects are present in this study. Onsite clinical arrangements will be made available for subjective and objective assessment and for the treatment protocol as well. For this purpose portable modalities will be used which will be easy to transfer and operate. The total expenses required will be provided by the students themselves
No potential risk present to the participants or community as a whole
POTENTIAL BENEFIT TO THE PARTICIPANTS OR COMMUNITY AS WHOLE
1. Awareness will be provided regarding MTSS among community.
2. Long term complications leading to physical limitations and disability will be prevented.
3. Awareness regarding Physical Therapy treatment for MTSS will be provided
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group A
Intervention: Shortwave Diathermy Frequency: 27.12 MHz Time Duration: 10min Duration of Treatment: 4 weeks. Sessions per Week: 2 sessions per week
Short wave diathermy
The Intervention will be provided according to the set protocols used in previous literature.
Group B
Intervention: Therapeutic Ultrasound Frequency: 1-3MHz Intensity: 0.2-1W/cm2 Time Duration: 10mins Duration of Treatment: 4 weeks Sessions per Week: 2 sessions per week
Therapeutic Ultrasound
The Intervention will be provided according to the set protocols used in previous literature.
Interventions
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
The Intervention will be provided according to the set protocols used in previous literature.
Short wave diathermy
The Intervention will be provided according to the set protocols used in previous literature.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Gender: Male
3. Cadets diagnosed with Medial tibial stress syndrome according to Yates and White Criteria(3).
Exclusion Criteria
2. Local infection or osteomyelitis.
3. Tumor in assessment region.
4. Compartment syndrome.
5. Musculoskeletal problems or other comorbidities.
19 Years
24 Years
MALE
No
Sponsors
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Shifa Clinical Research Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr. Tahir Ramzan
Lecturer
Principal Investigators
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Tahir Ramzan
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Locations
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Military Academy
Abbottābād, KPK, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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IRB Shifa
Role: primary
Dr. Tahir Ramzan, DPT, MS-CPPT
Role: backup
References
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Yates B, White S. The incidence and risk factors in the development of medial tibial stress syndrome among naval recruits. Am J Sports Med. 2004 Apr-May;32(3):772-80. doi: 10.1177/0095399703258776.
Other Identifiers
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Applied_for_IRB
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id