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Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)NCT06658249

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

A study testing Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in people with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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Trial summary

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease, is typically the result of wear and tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is most common in the elder population. It results from functional disability and altered knee biomechanics. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
What is being tested?
Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
4 Jan 2024to 7 Jan 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Both genders of 40-65 years of age will include in this study.
  • Knee OA of grade 1-2.
  • Individuals with significant unilateral and bilateral knee osteoarthritis. symptoms and positive radio-graphical findings.
  • Difficulty in walking/stair climbing.

Who cannot join

  • Any history of knee fracture/ tumor/ infection and hip/knee surgery.
  • Total Knee Replacement patients.
  • Neurological disease.
  • Patient received physical therapy treatment from last 6 months.
  • Inflammatory Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  • Use of any intra-articular injections (steroid/ hyaluronic acid/ PRP.) from last 3-6 months.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Imran Amjad, Phd contact

03324390125

Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Imran Amjad, Phd contact

051-5481826

imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 25000

    Usman Riaz, MS-OMPT, 03324708805, usman.riaz@gmail.com

    Areej Kulsoom, MS-OMPT

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About this study

Official title: Comparative Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program on Pain, Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease, is typically the result of wear and tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is most common in the elder population. It results from functional disability and altered knee biomechanics. Risk factors of Knee OA include; older age, genetics and obesity, female gender. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises versus foot-ankle strengthening program on pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Read the detailed description

A Randomized Clinical Trial will be conducted at Riphah Physiotherapy Clinic Lahore, FMH Physiotherapy Department, Hamza Hospital Physiotherapy Clinic, Lahore through convenient purposive sampling technique 46 patients which will be allocated by using simple randomization through computer generated software into Group A and Group B. Group A will be treated with core stabilization exercises and ankle-foot strengthening program and Group B will be treated with ankle-foot strengthening program at the frequency of 3 sets with 10 repetitions thrice per week in the total duration of 6 weeks. Outcome measures will be conducted through (NPRS), (WOMAC), Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Questionnaire and quality of life (SF-36) questionnaire before and after 6 weeks. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software version 25. After assessing normality of data by Shapiro-wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups.

Being tested
Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program, Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Keywords
Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Physical Function, 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.

  • Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening ProgramOther

    Also called Simple Conventional Treatment

    Core Stabilization Exercises and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetitions 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.

  • Foot-Ankle Strengthening ProgramOther

    Also called Simple Conventional Treatment

    Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with common conventional treatment with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetition thrice per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.

Study groups in NCT06658249
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening ProgramExperimentalCore Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with simple conventional treatment.
Receives: Other: Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Foot-Ankle Strengthening ProgramActive comparatorFoot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with simple conventional treatment
Receives: Other: Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Changes from baseline, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is the most commonly used scale in which the pain rate ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). The level of knee perception of pain is assessed by using the NPRS. It is used as the outcome measure tool for patients with OA knee. The NPRS is consider as reliable, valid, and responsive scale for pain. This scale has high reliability (0.95-0.96).

    The validity of NPRS ranges from (0.86-0.95).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Questionnaire

    Changes from baseline, KOOS score consist of five patient-relevant dimensions that are scored separately: Pain (nine items); Symptoms (seven items); ADL Function (17 items); Sport and Recreation Function (five items); Quality of Life (four items). A Likert scale is used and all items have five possible answer options scored from 0 (No problems) to 4 (Extreme problems) and each of the five scores is calculated as the sum of the items included. This scale consist of total 42-items and score of this scale range from 0 (severe knee pathology) to 100 (no knee problem). This tool has been use to assess the pain, symptoms, activities level, function in knee osteoarthritis patients. It is a valid tool for Knee Osteoarthritis patients ; validity ranges up-to (0.80-0.89).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. WESTREN ONTARIO AND MCMASTER UNIVERSITIES OSTEOARTHRITIS INDEX (WOMAC SCALE)

    Changes from baseline, WOMAC scale consist of three subscales: pain (five questions), stiffness (two questions), and physical function (17 questions). The subscale scores can vary, with pain ranging from 0 to 20 points; stiffness, 0 to 8 points; and physical function, 0 to 68 points. Higher scores have been represent worse pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. This scale will be use to assess pain, stiffness, physical function level in knee osteoarthritis patients.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  4. 36- Items Short Form Survey (SF-36) QUESTIONNAIRE

    Changes from baseline, Quality of life scale (SF-36) questionnaire consist of subscale of general health, activities limitations, physical health problems, emotional health problems, social activities, energy and emotions; total 36 items in it. SF-36 is used to assess the quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patient. SF-36 questionnaire is reliable and valid tool for quality of life in knee osteoarthritis individuals.

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Oct 2024
  2. Study start4 Jan 2024
  3. Primary completion7 Jan 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion7 Jan 2025 (estimated)

Resources

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
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
46 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06658249
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/RCR & AHS/24/0132
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
24 Oct 2024
Last updated
14 Nov 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Oiestad BE, Aroen A, Rotterud JH, Osteras N, Jarstad E, Grotle M, Risberg MA. The efficacy of strength or aerobic exercise on quality of life and knee function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A multi-arm randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Sep 8;24(1):714. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06831-x.

    PubMed 37684597
  • Holm PM, Schroder HM, Wernbom M, Skou ST. Low-dose strength training in addition to neuromuscular exercise and education in patients with knee osteoarthritis in secondary care - a randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2020 Jun;28(6):744-754. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.839. Epub 2020 Mar 13.

    PubMed 32179197
  • Hernandez D, Dimaro M, Navarro E, Dorado J, Accoce M, Salzberg S, Policastro PO. Efficacy of core exercises in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Oct;23(4):881-887. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.06.002. Epub 2019 Jun 4.

    PubMed 31733777
  • GBD 2021 Osteoarthritis Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis, 1990-2020 and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatol. 2023 Aug 21;5(9):e508-e522. doi: 10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00163-7. eCollection 2023 Sep.

    PubMed 37675071

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in people with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2024. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Imran Amjad, Phd (03324390125, Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06658249, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 14 Nov 2024.

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