The Effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy on Particular Joint Points and Acupuncture Points on Knee Joints in Grade III Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT ID: NCT05403931
Last Updated: 2023-05-17
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
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50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-04-30
2023-09-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Particular joint point group
This group will receive laser irradiation on 6-7 particular points including 4-5 on tibiofemoral and 2 on patellofemoral joint.
Low level laser therapy
Omega XP is the particular device producing low level laser therapy and has been in use for therapeutic purposes to treat different musculoskeletal conditions.
Acupuncture points group
This group will receive laser irradiation on 6-7 particular acupuncture points which have been previously used in another study and or identified in literature.
Low level laser therapy
Omega XP is the particular device producing low level laser therapy and has been in use for therapeutic purposes to treat different musculoskeletal conditions.
Interventions
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Low level laser therapy
Omega XP is the particular device producing low level laser therapy and has been in use for therapeutic purposes to treat different musculoskeletal conditions.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Kellgren-Lawrence Grade III knee OA
* ACR criteria for knee OA with radiological findings including ;
* age 35 and above
* joint crepitus
* less than 30 minutes of morning stiffness
Exclusion Criteria
* Any contraindication of LLLT including;
* pregnancy
* carcinoma involving knee area
* Steroids and NSAIDS use
35 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Adnan Afzal
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Adnan Afzal, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Technology Malaysia
Locations
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Central Park Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Maryam, MBBS
Role: primary
References
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Hegedus B, Viharos L, Gervain M, Galfi M. The effect of low-level laser in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Aug;27(4):577-84. doi: 10.1089/pho.2008.2297.
Bjordal JM, Couppe C, Chow RT, Tuner J, Ljunggren EA. A systematic review of low level laser therapy with location-specific doses for pain from chronic joint disorders. Aust J Physiother. 2003;49(2):107-16. doi: 10.1016/s0004-9514(14)60127-6.
Al Rashoud AS, Abboud RJ, Wang W, Wigderowitz C. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial. Physiotherapy. 2014 Sep;100(3):242-8. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2013.09.007. Epub 2013 Nov 15.
Other Identifiers
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Admin/GDEC/276/20
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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