Effect of TECAR Therapy on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Elderly Men With Knee Osteoarthr… (NCT07633795) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of TECAR Therapy on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Elderly Men With Knee Osteoarthritis
80 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
Evaluate the effect of TECAR therapy combined with traditional physiotherapy on pain, balance, and quality of life in elderly men with knee osteoarthritis .
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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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:
* Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of mild and moderate bilateral or unilateral knee osteoarthritis meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria.
* Presence of chronic knee pain lasting for more than 6 months.
* Ability to ambulate independently with or without an assistive device.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe knee osteoarthritis (grade IV) requiring imminent surgical joint replacement.
* History of previous knee arthroplasty, internal fixation, or significant trauma to the affected lower extremity.
* Presence of pacemakers, metallic implants in the knee region, or severe. - peripheral vascular disease (absolute contraindications for TECAR therapy).
* Intra-articular injections (corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma, or hyaluronic acid) into the knee within the past 3 months.
* Cognitive impairment or systemic inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
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.
1This trial uses something called TECAR therapy for knee osteoarthritis pain — can you explain what TECAR therapy actually is and how it works on the knee, so I understand what I'd be signing up for?
2The trial is specifically enrolling elderly men — does my age, gender, or the severity of my knee osteoarthritis affect whether this might even be worth discussing as an option for me?
3Since this study isn't recruiting yet, what are my realistic options for managing my knee osteoarthritis pain right now, and should I be pursuing standard treatments in the meantime rather than waiting?
4The trial is measuring pain intensity as its main outcome, but I'm also concerned about my mobility and daily functioning — would this study give us useful information about those things too, or mainly just about pain?
5Because this trial is listed as Phase NA, what does that tell us about how much is already known regarding the safety and effectiveness of TECAR therapy, and are there any risks I should be aware of before considering it?
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.