Magnetic Field Therapy Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve-stimulation in Knee Osteoarthritis

Last updated: May 5, 2024
Sponsor: University Tunis El Manar
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Osteoarthritis

Knee Injuries

Treatment

comparing efficacy of TENS and PEMF in knee osteoarthritis

Clinical Study ID

NCT06406231
35/2023/CLPP
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The effectiveness of PEMF in improving physical function among Osteoarthritic (OA) patients remains a topic of debate, leading to the American College of Rheumatology not yet endorsing its use in OA treatment. Therefore, it's essential to investigate PEMF therapy's efficacy in alleviating joint pain, stiffness, and enhancing physical function in knee OA patients Our study objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PEMF therapy and to compare its efficacy with TENS in knee OA management.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • We included patients who had knee pain due to knee OA diagnosed according to theAmerican College of Rheumatology including:
  • Knee pain AND presence of at least three of the following 6 criteria:
  • Age > 50 years
  • Morning stiffness < 30 minutes
  • Crepitus during movement
  • Periarticular bone pain
  • Periarticular bone hypertrophy
  • Absence of increased local warmth.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • For both groups, we did not include:
  • Patients with a pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, cochlear implant, or anymetal implant contraindicating MRI (knee prosthesis, hip prosthesis, etc.).
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients with an active infection
  • Profound hypoesthesia or thermoalgic sensitivity disorder
  • Poorly vascularized areas: arteritis, phlebitis, ischemia
  • Patients on anti-vitamin K treatment or with a coagulation disorder. Patientswith long-term corticosteroid therapy or having a total knee replacement, thosewho have received therapies for knee osteoarthritis including intra-articularcorticosteroid injection or viscosupplementation in the last 4 months, andPatients with knee pain of non-osteoarthritic origin were also not included inthe study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: comparing efficacy of TENS and PEMF in knee osteoarthritis
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Military Hospital of Tunis

    Tunis, 1008
    Tunisia

    Active - Recruiting

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