Muscle Energy Technique and Muscle Flexibility (NCT06855303) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Muscle Energy Technique and Muscle Flexibility
Saudi Arabia50 participantsStarted 2025-04-30
Plain-language summary
The current study will compare the effect of using the muscle energy technique in 2 different methods on the hamstring muscle flexibility
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 60 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:
* Radiologically and clinically diagnosed cases of Osteoarthritis knee by a certified Orthopaedic surgeon or Physiotherapist. Patients with Grade 2 or 3. Osteoarthritis knee according to Kellgren - Lawrence classification,
* Between the age group of 40-60 years, including both men and women.
* Hamstring tightness of more than 20 from the active knee extension test (AKET)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other knee joint pathologies such as Chondromalacia patella, plica syndrome,
* Neurological disorders.
* Patients having lower extremity injury/surgeries in the past 6 months,
* Hip or knee fractures or deformity,
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
The Numeric Pain Rating
Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks
2
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the treatment at 6 months
3
Sit and reach test
Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks