CompletedNot Applicable

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

Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2025-01-13

Plain-language summary

The study was conducted to compare the effects of Fascial Distortion Model and Hamstring Stretching on pain, muscle flexibility and physical function in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.

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: * Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged 40-60 years old of both genders. * X-ray showing unilateral degenerative changes in Knee joint. * Knee osteoarthritis stage 2 and stage 3 was included. * A score of 3 to 7 on the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). * Patients with positive 90-90 hamstring flexibility test by using goniometer. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent fracture. * The participants with any neurological disorder that impacts the lower extremity, Musculoskeletal knee deformity e.g. varus or valgus knee deformity, lower limb internal fixation etc . * History of lower limb arthroplasty or knee surgery. * Patients with body mass index (BMI) more than 35 were excluded. * Previous history of malignancy or any infectious disease. * Subjects having sciatica or low back pain were 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

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

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end treatment of 4 weeks

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRRS)

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

90 -90 HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY TEST

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

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07403253

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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