Comparative Effects of Fascial Distortion Model and Hamstring Stretching in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

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

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

About this study

Official title: Comparative Effects of Fascial Distortion Model and Hamstring Stretching on Pain, Muscle Flexibility and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis

Being tested

Fascial Distortion Model, Hamstring Stretching, Standardize Physiotherapy Treatment

Keywords

knee osteoarthritis, hamstring tightness, hamstring stretching, fascial distortion model

Medical subject headings

Osteoarthritis, Knee

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

• Fascial Distortion ModelOther

  Put direct pressure on the fascia's taut band. The pressure should be just right, firm enough to activate the tissue without causing undue pain or discomfort. The pressure is usually extended across the bands length, or perpendicular to the direction of the band's fibers. Each stroke of the treatment might take between 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the severity of fascial distortion. A typical rule is to work through the band gently and consistently, without rushing, to allow the tissues time to respond. Treatment might be applied for 5 to 10 minutes, 2-3 times per week for 4 weeks

• Hamstring StretchingOther

  With your legs relaxed and straight, lie on your back. Wrap a towel or strap under your foot arch, around your hamstring, or around your calf. Pull your leg gently in your direction until it stretches. It also entails stretching with the aid of an outside force, such as gravity or a partner. This position was held for 30 seconds, for 3 sets per sessions, 3 times in a week for 4 weeks

• Standardize Physiotherapy TreatmentOther

  Hot pack for 10 minutes. TENS with frequency of 2Hz and pulse duration of 50-200 μs for 10 minutes and Knee strengthening exercise consists of (Isometric quadriceps strengthening exercise, straight leg raises, partial squatting exercise, knee extensor strength exercise) 10 repetition per set, 3 sets per sessions, 3 times in a week for 4 weeks.

What is being measured

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

1. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC):

   It is frequently used to assess osteoarthritis in the knee and hips. It is self- administered survey with three subscales and 24 items:

   • Pain (5 items): walking, climbing stairs, lying down or sitting, lying in bed and standing up straight.
   • Physical function (17 items): using stairs, getting up from sitting, standing, bending, walking, getting in and out of car, shopping, putting on or taking off socks, getting in and out of a bath, sitting, getting on and off the toilet, heavy domestic duties, and light domestic duties.
   • Stiffness (2 items): after first waking and later in the day. A possible score ranges of 0-20 for pain, 0-8 for stiffness and 0-68 for physical function is obtained by adding the score for each subscale. The overall WOMAC score ranges from 0-96, with 0 denoting the highest potential for health and 96 the worst. The function is worse, the higher the score.

   Measured: from enrollment to the end treatment of 4 weeks

2. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRRS)

   The NPRS was used to gauge the patient's degree of pain. On a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain, 7-10 represents severe pain, this tool is frequently used to gauge the intensity of pain. Patients rate how much pain they are currently experiencing as well as how much pain they had experienced in the past 24 hours. The patient's level of pain may be represented by average of the three evaluations or by any one rating. NPRS reliability is 0.96 and validity is 0.86.

   Measured: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

3. 90 -90 HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY TEST

   The individual is in supine position with their arms folded across their chest their head back. If a spirit level is available, use it to passively flex the hi until the thigh is vertical. Throughout the test, keep the opposing leg fully extended while maintaining this thigh position. The leg being tested is actively straightened until the thigh starts to deviated from the vertical position, while the foot is kept relaxed. At this point, the thigh angle is noted. When the thigh is vertical, measure the minimum angle of knee flexion. Degrees are the unit of measurement. The angle would be reported as 0 if the leg could be fully straightened. Any amount of flexion, such as 10 to 20 degrees, will be noted as a positive number. Muscle tension is indicated by a value greater than 20 degrees. The knee is flexed the thigh is pushed 30 degrees past in the vertical position and the knee is straightened once more in situation where complete knee extension is accomplished without thigh movement.

   Measured: from enrollment to the end of treatment of 4 weeks

Timeline

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

1. First posted11 Feb 2026
2. Study start13 Jan 2025
3. Primary completion31 May 2025
4. Study completion31 Oct 2025

Resources

• Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
• Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
• Other trials for Knee OsteoarthritisStudies 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.