CompletedNot Applicable

Primary Osteoarthritis Lumbar Spine: Establishing Its Cause, Pathogenesis and Treatment.

India154 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

The study was about a root cause of Primary Osteoarthritis Lumbar Spine producing disabilities in sitting, climbing and walking etc. In advance stage the person is bereft of his/her personal physical activities. The prevalent treatment is temporary and dis-satisfactory. A new treatment was designed and a trial was conducted on 154 patients (100 in the trial group, 50 in the control group) for a duration of six months.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age =\>30 and \<=90 years * Back/leg pain or both combined, which appears without any apparent cause, exacerbated by exertion and subsides by rest. * Presence of limited morning stiffness * No history of infection, inflammation or trauma to rule out secondary OA * Disability in sitting, climbing stairs or walking Exclusion Criteria: * Neckache * Frozen shoulder * Central obesity * Acute Lumbago * X-ray spine with no OA signs

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)

Timeframe: Change from baseline The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index Osteoarthritis score at 6, 12, 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05693415

SponsorKnee Pain Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

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