CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques and Mulligan Mobilization Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Knee Joint Osteoarthritis Patients

Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2025-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Mulligan Mobilization with conventional physical therapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with a specific focus on improving hamstring flexibility and reducing functional limitations. The findings will help inform clinical decision-making and enhance patient outcomes in OA rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cases of osteoarthritis (Grade 1 to 3) * X-ray showing Grades I to III on Kellgren Lawrence scale of Osteoarthritis. * Residents of Peshawar verified via NADRA CNIC * Both genders will be included with unilateral or bilateral knee involvement. * Age group 40 and above. * Duration of Knee pain for more than 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of any previously known neurological conditions i.e. stroke, peripheral neuropathy * Fractures in treatment limb. * Suspicious of malignancy around the knee joint. * Recent under gone surgery * Recent Intra-articular injection. * Significant comorbid diseases and disabilities are excluded from 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

Hamstring Flexibility Measured by Goniometer

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Pain Score Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Knee-Related Quality of Life Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Activity of Daily Living Function Using KOOS-12

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06954363

SponsorKhyber Medical University Peshawar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Knee Osteoarthritis trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Hamstring Flexibility Measured by Goniometer

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Pain Score Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Knee-Related Quality of Life Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Activity of Daily Living Function Using KOOS-12

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)