LLLT is in use to treat different musculoskeletal condition. Osteoarthritis is one of the conditions needing LLLT for therapeutic effects. LLLT has been used in different previous studies using different points on joint and also on acupuncture points. This study is going to compare the effectiveness of LLLT on both points. Omega xp device is going to be used in this study.
LLLT is a non-invasive modality to treat variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Photobiomodulation has been studies for last two decades in different perspectives and on different musculoskeletal condition. Studies suggest profound results due to effect of LLLT at the cellular level. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common debilitating musculoskeletal condition affecting people worldwide. Statistics indicate an increase in this debilitating condition in future. Knee OA is more common amongst other OA of the body. LLLT has been used in previous studies to see the impact on pain and functional performance in knee OA. LLLT has been used on different points on knee joint and also applied on acupuncture points of the knee joints. Different outcomes were used to assess LLLT effectiveness including pain, ROM and even different biomarkers. This study is going to use LLLT on different particular joint points of knee and also acupuncture points of the knee joint and compare the outcomes. This study will present evidence for the clinicians to use LLLT on either the particular joint points or acupuncture points for better clinical outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
Omega XP is the particular device producing low level laser therapy and has been in use for therapeutic purposes to treat different musculoskeletal conditions.
Central Park Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
RECRUITINGWestern Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC )
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index is a standard questionnaire used in knee OA to assess the outcome of an intervention. It's 24 items scale which covers pain, stiffness and function. The score ranges from 0-96. 0 means the best health or best performance and 96 is the worst health status or performance.
Time frame: Baseline
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC )
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index is a standard questionnaire used in knee OA to assess the outcome of an intervention. It's 24 items scale which covers pain, stiffness and function. The score ranges from 0-96. 0 means the best health or best performance and 96 is the worst health status or performance.
Time frame: 2nd week
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC )
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index is a standard questionnaire used in knee OA to assess the outcome of an intervention. It's 24 items scale which covers pain, stiffness and function. The score ranges from 0-96. 0 means the best health or best performance and 96 is the worst health status or performance.
Time frame: 3rd week
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC )
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index is a standard questionnaire used in knee OA to assess the outcome of an intervention. It's 24 items scale which covers pain, stiffness and function. The score ranges from 0-96. 0 means the best health or best performance and 96 is the worst health status or performance.
Time frame: 4th week
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ( WOMAC )
Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index is a standard questionnaire used in knee OA to assess the outcome of an intervention. It's 24 items scale which covers pain, stiffness and function. The score ranges from 0-96. 0 means the best health or best performance and 96 is the worst health status or performance.
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Time frame: 16th week
Timed Up and Go test ( TUG )
Timed Up and Go test assesses the balance and is widely used in the clinical outcomes assessment. It's measured in seconds. Lesser the time means good balance and longer the time means poor balance.
Time frame: Baseline
Timed Up and Go test ( TUG )
Timed Up and Go test assesses the balance and is widely used in the clinical outcomes assessment. It's measured in seconds. Lesser the time means good balance and longer the time means poor balance.
Time frame: 2nd week
Timed Up and Go test ( TUG )
Timed Up and Go test assesses the balance and is widely used in the clinical outcomes assessment. It's measured in seconds. Lesser the time means good balance and longer the time means poor balance.
Time frame: 3rd week
Timed Up and Go test ( TUG )
Timed Up and Go test assesses the balance and is widely used in the clinical outcomes assessment. It's measured in seconds. Lesser the time means better performance and longer the time means poor performance.
Time frame: 4th week
Timed Up and Go test ( TUG )
Timed Up and Go test assesses the balance and is widely used in the clinical outcomes assessment. It's measured in seconds. Lesser the time means good balance and longer the time means poor balance.
Time frame: 16th week
Visual Analog Scale ( VAS )
Visual Analog Scale is a widely used tool to assess pain in knee OA. The score ranges from 0-100. 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain.
Time frame: Baseline
Visual Analog Scale ( VAS )
Visual Analog Scale is a widely used tool to assess pain in knee OA. The score ranges from 0-100. 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain.
Time frame: 2nd week
Visual Analog Scale ( VAS )
Visual Analog Scale is a widely used tool to assess pain in knee OA. The score ranges from 0-100. 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain.
Time frame: 3rd week
Visual Analog Scale ( VAS )
Visual Analog Scale is a widely used tool to assess pain in knee OA. The score ranges from 0-100. 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain.
Time frame: 4th week
Visual Analog Scale ( VAS )
Visual Analog Scale is a widely used tool to assess pain in knee OA. The score ranges from 0-100. 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain.
Time frame: 16th week