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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title Bowen Technique With Retro-walking on Hamstring Flexibility in Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07238751
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effects of Bowen technique with retro-walking on hamstring flexibility, pain, dynamic mobility and knee related disability in knee Osteoarthritis patients
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Age 40-60 years
- Both gender: male and female
- Less than 80-degree hip flexion angle on passive SLR, Active knee extension greater than 20 indicates hamstring muscle tightness
- Kellgren and Lawrence classification (stage I and stage II)
- Bilateral hamstring tightness
You likely can't join if
- Meniscal injury or ligamentous injury
- Muscle/tendon injuries of hamstring
- Spinal Injuries and any other co- morbidity
- Any surgery, infection, trauma, pregnancy, fracture and fall
- Involvement in regular flexibility yoga program
- Patient with intra articular steroidal therapy with in last 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 40-60 years
- Both gender: male and female
- Less than 80-degree hip flexion angle on passive SLR, Active knee extension greater than 20 indicates hamstring muscle tightness
- Kellgren and Lawrence classification (stage I and stage II)
- Bilateral hamstring tightness
- Visual analogue scale value greater than 3
- Pain duration more than 3 months
- Meniscal injury or ligamentous injury
- Muscle/tendon injuries of hamstring
- Spinal Injuries and any other co- morbidity
- Any surgery, infection, trauma, pregnancy, fracture and fall
- Involvement in regular flexibility yoga program
- Patient with intra articular steroidal therapy with in last 6 months
- Patient involvement in another intervention study
- Malignancy
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.