KNEE ARTHRITIS OSTEOARTHRITIS

This study tests whether wearing a knee sleeve daily for five years can slow the progression of knee arthritis and reduce pain in adults aged 50 to 64 who have had knee pain for at least three months. Participants are randomly assigned to either wear a knee sleeve every day or no…

This study will compare two treatments—low-level laser therapy and iontophoresis (a method that uses a mild electric current to deliver medication through the skin)—for knee osteoarthritis. Sixty-six adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assig…

This study will compare the effects of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus conditioned serum (CS) in 60 people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants must have had knee pain for at least 6 months and meet specific criteria. The goal is to see which treatment b…

This study compares adding electrical dry needling to standard physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for knee osteoarthritis. Forty-four adults aged 40-60 with moderate to severe knee pain will receive treatment for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, knee…

This study investigates whether the thickness of fat over the shin bone, measured on a standard knee X-ray, is a better predictor of infection after total knee replacement than Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers will review data from 400 adults who had knee replacement surgery, c…

This study will follow 100 adults with knee arthritis who are scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure how changes in the shape of the knee bones after surgery affect how well the knee bends and how much pain patients feel. The goal is to find the best ali…