Effectiveness of Joint Distraction Versus Passive End Range Overpressure in Osteoarthritis: (NCT07710404) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Joint Distraction Versus Passive End Range Overpressure in Osteoarthritis:
Pakistan26 participantsStarted 2025-12-25
Plain-language summary
Knee osteoarthritis was a common degenerative joint condition that caused pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations. This study compared two manual therapy techniques: Joint Distraction and Passive Joint End-Range Overpressure. The goal was to determine which technique was more effective at reducing pain, improving knee range of motion, enhancing function, and improving quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Joint Distraction or Passive Joint End-Range Overpressure for 4 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 59 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients diagnosed with Grade 2 or Grade 3 Knee Osteoarthritis.
* A Kellgren-Lawrence Grade (KLG) of at least 2.
* Age between 40-60 years.
* Knee pain for at least 6 months.
* A minimum pain score of 3 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Exclusion Criteria
* Acute inflammation.
* Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery.
* Any lumbar spine disease (disc herniation or lumbar stenosis).
* Intra-articular injection.
* Recent tibia or femur fracture.
* Any systemic inflammatory arthritic condition or neurological condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or stroke).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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