Effects of 9 Points Electrical Dry Needling in Knee Osteoarthritis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-60
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

The study will be conducted to compare effects of 9 points electrical dry needling along with standard physical therapy and standard physical therapy alone in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

participants age group from 40-60 years

Both male and female genders

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) confirmed by radiographic evidence (Kellgren- Lawrence grade 3).

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) ≥ 4/10.

Disqualifiers

Mild to severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 4).

Recent knee surgery or injection (<6 months).

Knee instability and ligamentous injury.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 9 points electrical dry needling
  • Standard physical therapy

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups