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Laser heat therapy could ease knee pain without smoke

NCT ID NCT07423182

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a special laser treatment (CO2 infrared laser moxibustion) to standard exercise can reduce knee pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 68 adults aged 55-65 with knee arthritis will receive either exercise alone or exercise plus the laser treatment over 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, knee motion, and cartilage changes at 3 and 6 months to see if the laser provides extra relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 55 to 65 years, male or female. Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis with radiographic evidence (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher). Knee osteoarthritis grade II or III according to the American Rheumatism Association (ARA) classification criteria. History of moderate to severe knee pain on most days during the past month. Able and willing to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria Other diseases affecting the knee, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia syndrome, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Use of steroid medication or acupuncture or moxibustion treatment within the previous 3 months. Intra-articular hyaluronate injection within the previous 6 months. Arthrocentesis or arthroscopy within the previous 1 year. Knee or hip replacement surgery, or planned joint replacement surgery during the trial period. Use of other external treatments during the trial (e.g., topical medication for knee pain). Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m². Lower-limb fracture or injury affecting function. Neurological disorders or nerve root compression affecting the lower limb.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee Pain

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Knee osteoarthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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