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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
76 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-01-01
2017-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A randomized control trial was conducted in 76 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, diagnosed by an experienced orthopedic surgeon. Following inclusion and exclusion selection, patients were randomly allocated to group 1 (Heat Pack) or group 2 (Thermal Gun). All patients received 30 minutes of treatment in each session, twice a week for 4 weeks. They also received an education program and taught home knee exercises. Outcome measurements were Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, muscle power, knee ROM, WOMAC and SF-12v2.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Thermal Gun group
The thermal gun applied on acupressure points in TCM. The thermal gun used a heat-generating ceramic head to apply a dual effect called "heat-and-light-pressure" on the acupuncture points.
Thermal gun
Thermal gun used a heat-generating ceramic head to apply a dual effect called "heat-and-light-pressure" on the acupuncture points.
Heat Pack group
A hydrocollator heat pack used to simulate traditional thermal therapy. The application of the heat pack was wrapped with six layers of terry towels to bring the temperature down to around 43°C.
Heat pack
A hydrocollator heat pack used to simulate traditional thermal therapy
Interventions
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Thermal gun
Thermal gun used a heat-generating ceramic head to apply a dual effect called "heat-and-light-pressure" on the acupuncture points.
Heat pack
A hydrocollator heat pack used to simulate traditional thermal therapy
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* clinical and radiological diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee based on the OA Knee clinical guidelines and radiological evidence
* normal skin sensation to heat, cold, pins and pricks (i.e. passed the required Skin Sensation Test)
* not participating in any other clinical trial at time of this study
* be able to complete the whole trial period
* no cognitive dysfunction and was able to sign the consent form
Exclusion Criteria
* polyarthritis affecting more than both knee
* active skin lesion
* women in pregnancy or breasts feeding
* received acupuncture and/or moxibustion within one month of the study
* unable to comply with the study protocol
40 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Chinese University of Hong Kong
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr. Ho Ki Wai
Clinical Professional Consultant
Principal Investigators
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Kevin Ki-Wai Ho
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Chinese University of Hong Kong
References
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Ho KK, Kwok AW, Chau WW, Xia SM, Wang YL, Cheng JC. A randomized controlled trial on the effect of focal thermal therapy at acupressure points treating osteoarthritis of the knee. J Orthop Surg Res. 2021 Apr 27;16(1):282. doi: 10.1186/s13018-021-02398-2.
Other Identifiers
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2016.555-T
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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