Knee OsteoarthritisNCT05376995
Effect of Graston Technique Versus MET on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis
A study testing Graston technique and muscle energy technique in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to determine the comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility and ADL among patient of knee O.A. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- What is being tested?
- Graston technique and muscle energy technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- May 2022to Oct 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Knee osteoarthritis patient with bilateral (but tested only severe side) or unilateral limb involvement.(13)
- Knee osteoarthritis patient already diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with x ray findings showing grade I or II in kellgren and Lawrence criteria for knee OA will be selected. (16)
- Ambulate independently with or without assistive devices and ascend and descend at least a flight of stairs.(13)
- Both male and female will be included in study.
- Age above 40 to 55years.(13)
Who cannot join
- Patient with history of any known neurological, cardio or respiratory conditions.
- Patient present with history of open wound, Skin infection or tumors in the area of treatment.
- Any other orthopedic condition or fracture in the area of treatment limb.
- Patient will be excluded if they have low back pain, sciatica or deformities related to his spine and knee.
- Patient with history of recent lower limb or spinal surgeries.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Effect of Graston Technique Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis
The objective of this study is to determine the comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility and ADL among patient of knee O.A.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Being tested
- Graston technique, muscle energy technique
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Graston techniqueDiagnostic test
Graston technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis
muscle energy techniqueDiagnostic test
muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Graston technique. | Experimental | The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization Receives: Diagnostic Test: Graston technique |
| muscle energy technique | Experimental | Muscle Energy Technique (MET), uses a muscle's own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition and lengthen the muscle Receives: Diagnostic Test: muscle energy technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
knee osteoarthritis
Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis.
Measured: 6 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 May 2022
- Study startMay 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completionJun 2022 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Knee OsteoarthritisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05376995
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall17/511
- Status last verified
- May 2022
- First submitted
- 24 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 17 May 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 May 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Graston Technique Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05376995
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall17/511
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 May 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to determine the comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility and ADL among patient of knee O.A.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Graston technique. | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Graston techniqueThe Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization |
| muscle energy technique | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: muscle energy techniqueMuscle Energy Technique (MET), uses a muscle's own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition and lengthen the muscle |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Knee osteoarthritis patient with bilateral (but tested only severe side) or unilateral limb involvement.(13)
- Knee osteoarthritis patient already diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with x ray findings showing grade I or II in kellgren and Lawrence criteria for knee OA will be selected. (16)
- Ambulate independently with or without assistive devices and ascend and descend at least a flight of stairs.(13)
- Both male and female will be included in study.
- Age above 40 to 55years.(13)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patient with history of any known neurological, cardio or respiratory conditions.
- Patient present with history of open wound, Skin infection or tumors in the area of treatment.
- Any other orthopedic condition or fracture in the area of treatment limb.
- Patient will be excluded if they have low back pain, sciatica or deformities related to his spine and knee.
- Patient with history of recent lower limb or spinal surgeries.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Graston techniqueGraston technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis | Diagnostic test | Graston technique. |
| muscle energy techniquemuscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis | Diagnostic test | muscle energy technique |
Primary outcome
knee osteoarthritis
Time frame: 6 Months
Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 May 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Graston technique and muscle energy technique in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ayesha Anwar, DPT (+923340003448, dptm-f17-027@superior.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
knee osteoarthritis (time frame: 6 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 May 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.