Osteoarthritis, KneeNCT06086717
Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 12 Jan 2022to 31 Jan 2023
- 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 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Riphah International University (RIU)
Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in the Management of Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
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.
Read the detailed description
This was a randomized clinical trial in which Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis patients were randomized into two groups: Group-A and Group-B. Group-A participants received Kinesio taping while Group-B participants received dry needling as an adjunct to the conventional physical therapy treatment. The intervention was carried out for four weeks with frequency of two sessions per week. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, after two weeks, and after 4 weeks, using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Range of Motion (ROM), and SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Being tested
- Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling
- Keywords
- Dry Needling, Joint Flexibility, Kinesio Tape, Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Quality of Life
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
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
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).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Kinesio Taping Group Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping |
| Group B | Active comparator | Dry Needling Group Receives: Other: Dry Needling |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Score
Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale on a score from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain possible).
Measured: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Knee ROM
Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.
Measured: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Secondary outcomes (2)
WOMAC Score
Patients' pain, stiffness, and physical functioning of the joints was assessed using WOMAC scale.
Measured: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Quality of Life Score
Patients health-related quality of life was assessed using SF-12 questionnaire.
Measured: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Oct 2023
- Study start12 Jan 2022
- Primary completion30 Nov 2022
- Study completion31 Jan 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Osteoarthritis, KneeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University, Islamabad.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06086717
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/01250 Iram Saeed
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Oct 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Oct 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in the Management of Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06086717
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/01250 Iram Saeed
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Keywords
- Dry Needling, Joint Flexibility, Kinesio Tape, Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Oct 2023 (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.
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.
Detailed description
This was a randomized clinical trial in which Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis patients were randomized into two groups: Group-A and Group-B. Group-A participants received Kinesio taping while Group-B participants received dry needling as an adjunct to the conventional physical therapy treatment. The intervention was carried out for four weeks with frequency of two sessions per week. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, after two weeks, and after 4 weeks, using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Range of Motion (ROM), and SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio TapingKinesio Taping Group |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: Dry NeedlingDry Needling Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio TapingOne 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 | Other | Group A |
| Dry NeedlingFollowing 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). | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Pain Score
Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale on a score from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain possible).
Knee ROM
Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.
2 secondary outcomes
WOMAC Score
Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Quality of Life Score
Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Oct 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT principal investigator
Riphah International University, Islamabad.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Riphah International 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 4 inclusion and 6 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Oct 2023. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Score (time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 27 Oct 2023.