Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People between 40 and 60 years of age
- Both men and women are eligible
- People who are able to walk for 6 minutes and complete a basic standing and walking test (called the Timed Up-and-Go test)
- People who are able to get up from the floor
- People who have been diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis of the knee (Grade 2 or 3 based on X-ray results, using the Kellgren and Lawrence grading system)
- People who have been experiencing knee pain rated above 6 out of 10 on a pain scale, lasting for more than 3 months
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have tuberculosis, cancer, heart disease, or osteoporosis
- People who have had a recent injury or an active infection in the knee joint
- People with joints that are unusually flexible beyond a normal range (confirm with trial site)
- People who have open wounds or sores
- People who are currently receiving radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or blood-thinning medication
- People with psychiatric conditions such as phobias, obsessive disorders, or depression
- People who have an allergy to heat packs
- People who have had surgery on the knee within the past year
- People with severe difficulties in thinking, memory, or understanding
- People for whom physical activity is medically not recommended
- People who are currently taking part in another physical therapy program
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Ghulam Fatima, PhD*, Riphah International University
Phone: 03324390125
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Numeric Pain Rating Scale; Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC); Universal Goniometer (UG)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 12 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.