NCT06086717

Brief Summary

This study's aim was: \- To determine the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on pain, ROMs, functional mobility, and quality of life in knee OA patients.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 12, 2022

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2023

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 11, 2023

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 17, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

October 27, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

October 11, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 25, 2023

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Keywords

Dry NeedlingJoint FlexibilityKinesio TapeKnee OsteoarthritisPainQuality of Life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Pain Score

    Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale on a score from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain possible).

    Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

  • Knee ROM

    Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.

    Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • WOMAC Score

    Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

  • Quality of Life Score

    Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

Study Arms (2)

Group A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Kinesio Taping Group

Other: Kinesio Taping

Group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Dry Needling Group

Other: Dry Needling

Interventions

Kinesio TapingOTHER

One Y-shaped strap with 25% stretch was applied from the mid third of the thigh over the rectus femoris, then its ends directed toward the tibial tuberosity by enwrapping the patella from lateral and medial sides. In 45° knee flexion one eye strap from medial to lateral was applied through the collateral medial and lateral ligaments. For the facilitation of VMO 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from medial aspect of thigh to quadriceps tendon. Lastly, 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from tibial tuberosity to lateral aspect of thigh for inhibition of Vastus lateralis

Group A
Dry NeedlingOTHER

Following a protocol according to patient and limb, the tensor fasciae latae, hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, and popliteus muscles were properly examined in each subject. These muscles are frequently involved in muscle-related knee pain. Patients with knee OA who had at least one active MTrP that produced pain were recruited. Patients received a total of 8 DN sessions (2 sessions per week for 4 weeks) at all MTrPs of the lower limbs using the fast-in and fast-out technique (the needle was moved up and down within the muscle).

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinically diagnosed patients of grade 1, 2 knee OA (Kallgren and Lawrence).
  • Pain and/or tenderness around knee joint
  • Knee OA patients with tightness in Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Iliotibial band.
  • Patients with pain of \>4 on VAS.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who had received Intra-articular Steroid injections in knee joints.
  • Patients who had suffered a traumatic injury to knee joint within past 6 months prior to this study.
  • Patients with any surgical intervention to the knee joints.
  • Patients with peripheral vascular disease.
  • Patients with diagnosed tumors, malignancies, infection associated with knee joint.
  • Patients with lower limb metallic implants.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University (RIU)

Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, KneePain

Interventions

Dry Needling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OsteoarthritisArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Complementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

  • Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT

    Riphah International University, Islamabad.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 11, 2023

First Posted

October 17, 2023

Study Start

January 12, 2022

Primary Completion

November 30, 2022

Study Completion

January 31, 2023

Last Updated

October 27, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)