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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among rheumatologic diseases. Complementary therapies are one of the effective methods for pain control. This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. For this purpose, patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who applied to the Orthopedics Outpatient Clinic will be included. It was calculated that the study would include at least 67 patients. The study will be collected using patient information form, descriptive characteristics form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and WOMAC osteoarthritis application scale. It was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to evaluate the effect of pomegranate peel (P. granatum) compress application on pain and function status. The study was divided into 3 groups as Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress, hot compress and control group. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress was applied 3 days a week for 3 weeks by turning the powder into porridge check.
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress application on pain, stiffness and physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Pomegranate (P. granatum) peel compress group | Experimental | 36 g of pomegranate peel powder was given to the patient in a closed container. A teaspoon (approximately 2-3 g) of powder was mixed with water from the storage container and applied to the patient's knee by making a paste, and then the knee was wrapped with a bandage. It was kept for 20 minutes by placing a hot thermophore (approximately 40-45 C) on it. This application was carried out 3 days a week. |
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| Hot compress | Placebo Comparator | In the hot compress group, the knee was wrapped with a bandage and the hot thermophor (approximately 40-45 °C) was placed on the knee. The hot thermoform was applied to the patient 3 days a week by keeping it for 20 minutes. |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Patients in the control group did not receive any additional intervention. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress | Behavioral | Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel compress was applied 3 days a week for 3 weeks by turning the powder into porridge check. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual Analog Scale | A VAS consisting of a 10-centimeter horizontal line, anchored evenly by numbers from 0 to 10, was used to assess the patient's pain and willingness to repeat the procedure. The number 0 was identical to having no pain while the number 10 corresponded to maximal pain that can be experienced by the patient | The scale was filled in the baseline |
| WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index | The WOMAC index is composed of 24 items and 3 subdimensions (pain, stiffness, and physical function). The participants are asked to rate pain (5 questions), stiffness (2 questions), and difficulties encountered in physical functioning (17 questions) during the day (24 hours). The index is a 5-point Likert-type scale, where 0 is none, 1 mild, 2 moderate, 3 severe, and 4 very severe. Pain scores range from 0e20 points, stiffness scores from 0e8 points, and difficulties in physical function scores from 0e68 points. Higher scores indicate increased pain and stiffness, impairment in physical functioning, and higher levels of physical limitation. | The scale was filled in the baseline |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| DİLEK EFE ARSLAN | ERCİYES UNİVERSİTY | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Dilek Efe Arslan | Kayseri | Melikgazi | 38280 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010146 | Pain |
| D010003 | Osteoarthritis |
| ID | Term |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001168 | Arthritis |
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| Hot compress | Behavioral | Hot compress was applied 3 days a week for 3 weeks. |
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| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D012216 | Rheumatic Diseases |