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Effects of 9 Points Electrical Dry Needling in Knee Osteoarthritis

Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2026-01-25

Plain-language summary

The study will be conducted to compare effects of 9 points electrical dry needling along with standard physical therapy and standard physical therapy alone in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 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: * participants age group from 40-60 years * Both male and female genders * Knee osteoarthritis (OA) confirmed by radiographic evidence (Kellgren- Lawrence grade 3). * Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) ≥ 4/10. * Able to stand and bear weight on affected knee. * WOMAC score \> 25 moderate level of difficulty performing ADL * Participant with restricted range of motion * Pain while walking and ascending stairs * Patients volunteered to participate in the study and signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Mild to severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 4). * Recent knee surgery or injection (\<6 months). * Knee instability and ligamentous injury. * Pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Patient with needle phobia and with history of abnormal reaction to needles. * Diagnosed psychological disorders * Anticoagulant patient, tumors and hematomas. * All acute emergencies and acute systematic fevers. * Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators

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

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

Goniometer measures joint range of motion (ROM)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

EQ-5D 3L (QUALITY OF LIFE)

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of 6 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07403448

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad, Ph.D

+923324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 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

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

Goniometer measures joint range of motion (ROM)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index)

Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of 6 week

EQ-5D 3L (QUALITY OF LIFE)

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of 6 week