Stick Versus Quadricep Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis

May 12, 2012 updated by: Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich, Prince of Songkla University

Boonme Stick Exercise vs. Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the efficacy between Boonme stick exercise and quadriceps strengthening exercise in knee osteoarthritis.Patients diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis using Altman criteria will be randomized into 2 groups using simple random technique. Patients will be instructed and trained for both quadriceps or Boonme stick exercise by one-trained physical therapist. All patients will be treated with behavioral modification, NSAIDs and analgesic drugs and regularly follow-up . Assessment included visual analogue scale, exercise compliance, WOMAC and patient satisfaction were done by an assessor in a blinded fashion.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Thailand
    • Songkhla
      • Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, 90110
        • Prince of Songkla University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • knee osteoarthritis using Altman criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • problem of communication ability

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Quadricep strengthening exercise
Other: Boonme stick exercise
individual exercise daily

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
vas score
Time Frame: 1,2 years
1,2 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
WOMAC
Time Frame: 1,2 yrs
1,2 yrs
number of analgesic used
Time Frame: 1,2 years
1,2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Prince of Songkla University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich, MD.,Ph.D, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 17, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

November 20, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 15, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 12, 2012

Last Verified

May 1, 2012

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • EC 50/369-011

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