Status:
COMPLETED
Focal Thermal Therapy Acupoint OA Knee RCT
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common degenerative joint disorder in our ageing population. A combination of thermal therapy with a self-management exercise have shown a positive effect in the manage...
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common degenerative joint disorder in our ageing population. A combination of thermal therapy with a self-management exercise have shown a positive effect in the manage...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- male or female patients aged 40 years old or older
- clinical and radiological diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee based on the OA Knee clinical guidelines and radiological evidence
- normal skin sensation to heat, cold, pins and pricks (i.e. passed the required Skin Sensation Test)
- not participating in any other clinical trial at time of this study
- be able to complete the whole trial period
- no cognitive dysfunction and was able to sign the consent form
Exclusion
- received bilateral knee arthroplasty before this study
- polyarthritis affecting more than both knee
- active skin lesion
- women in pregnancy or breasts feeding
- received acupuncture and/or moxibustion within one month of the study
- unable to comply with the study protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04735029
Start Date
January 1 2016
End Date
December 31 2017
Last Update
February 4 2021
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