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This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of laser therapy and iontophoresis in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The study will evaluate pain reduction, functional improvement, and knee joint mobility following
Participants will be randomly assigned into three groups receiving either laser therapy plus conventional physiotherapy, iontophoresis plus conventional physiotherapy, or conventional physiotherapy alone. Outcome measures will be assessed before and after treatment
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Group A: | Active Comparator | Low-Level Laser Therapy |
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| Group B | Active Comparator | Iontophoresis |
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| Group C | Active Comparator | Conventional Physical Therapy Only |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Level Laser Therapy | Device | Low-level laser therapy combined with conventional physical therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve functional mobility and knee joint range of motion |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment | |
| Functional disability measured using WOMAC. | Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment | |
| 3. Knee Range of Motion (ROM). | Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in physical function assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Physical Function Subscale | The WOMAC Physical Function Subscale consists of 17 items assessing difficulty in performing daily activities. Scores range from 0 to 68, with higher scores indicating worse physical function. | Baseline (Day 0) and Week 4 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 45-65 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous knee surgery.
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| abdulaziz fahad alsulaimani, MASTER | Contact | 966566613748 | azoztaif88@hotmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| hane mohamed hamed, PHD | professor of orthopedic surgery depaetment of orthopedic surgery faculty of medicine kafrelsheikh university | Study Chair |
| mahmoud mohamed ewida, PHD | professor of basic sciences for physical therapy department of basic sciences for physical therapy faculty oh physical therapy kafrelsheikh university |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D028022 | Low-Level Light Therapy |
| D007478 | Iontophoresis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D053685 | Laser Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D010789 | Phototherapy |
| D004333 | Drug Administration Routes |
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| Iontophoresis | Device | Iontophoresis using dexamethasone combined with conventional physical therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve physical function and knee joint mobility |
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| Conventional Physical Therapy Only | Other | Conventional physical therapy program for patients with knee osteoarthritis including therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening exercises, and pain relief modalities to improve knee function and mobility. |
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| 2. Reduction of joint stiffness. | Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment |
| Change in daily activities performance assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Physical Function Subscale | The WOMAC Physical Function Subscale consists of 17 items assessing difficulty in activities of daily living. Scores range from 0 to 68, with higher scores indicating worse functional limitation. | Baseline (Day 0) and Week 4 |
| Study Chair |
| D004358 |
| Drug Therapy |
| D004586 | Electrophoresis |
| D055664 | Electrochemical Techniques |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |