Impact of Mulligan Squeeze Technique on Meniscal Derangement in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients (NCT06391047) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Mulligan Squeeze Technique on Meniscal Derangement in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Pakistan26 participantsStarted 2024-02-02
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to find out the effects of Mulligan's Squeeze technique added as a complementary treatment to the conventional physiotherapy for the management of meniscal derangement in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Pain during maximal knee flexion, pain when maximal extension of knee occurs
* Both genders were taken; male and female
* Age between 30 to 55 years
* Tenderness along the line of joint
* Complain or history of abnormal clicking sounds and/or popping of knee
* If any of the mentioned special tests are positive: "Apley's compression and distraction test", the "Disco test or Thessaly's test" with almost 20° flexed position of knee, and "McMurray's test"
* Participants who were willing to take part in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Presence of any knee co-morbidities
* Knee OA of Grade 4
* ACL or some other knee ligament injury/tears
* Contusion present on knee, fracture of knee
* Knee dislocation
* Knee instability due to any ligamentous injury
* Constant pain or discomfort due to underlying reasons (e.g. hyper-algesia), and any other wound or ailment
* Participant not willing to be a part of the study
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
1
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
2
Goniometer
Timeframe: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.