The Effect of Hybrid Tele-rehabilitation Versus In Person Rehabilitation on Pain and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Recruiting · NCT06956222 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: King Abdulaziz University
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What this trial is about
People with knee osteoarthritis often need regular physiotherapy sessions to reduce pain and improve movement. Attendance of in-person sessions can be difficult because of travel and time. This study aims to learn if combining in-person and video sessions using Zoom works for people with knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are : * Does combining in-person and video sessions improve pain and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis? * Does combining in-person and video sessions improve adherence to the exercise program? * Are people satisfied with video sessions using Zoom? The researchers will compare the use of one in-person session and one video session per week to the standard care of two in-person sessions per week. Participants will : * Attend either (one in-person and one video session per week) or (two in-person sessions per week) for 8 weeks. * Perform exercise program that suits their needs during in-person and video sessions. * Record the number of attended sessions over 8 weeks. * Complete questionnaires about pain, physical function at the start and the end of the study. * Complete questionnaire about usability and satisfaction at the end of the study.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
- Age 40 to 80 years old.
- Body Mass Index \< 34 kg/m2.
- Numeric pain rating scale \> 4 out of 10.
- Pain for more than 3 months.
- Morning stiffness lasting \< 30 minutes (standard clinical criteria of knee osteoarthritis)
- Pain and crepitus with active motion (e.g., walking, sit to stand, stair climbing) (standard clinical criteria of knee osteoarthritis)
- Access to the device with an internet connection.
- Ability to use electronic devices or smart phones.
Exclusion criteria
- Severe knee osteoarthritis and limited mobility or bonded to a wheelchair.
- Body Mass Index \> 34 kg/m2
- On a waiting list for hip or knee surgery.
- Undergoing other forms of rehabilitation.
- Previous knee arthroplasty.
- Recent knee surgery within 6 months.
- Received cortisone injection within the previous 30 days.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral knee morning stiffness \> 30 minutes.
- Unstable medical conditions.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia