Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
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- Who runs it
- German International University
- Trial code
- NCT07468734
- Record updated
- 19 March 2026
- Original description
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) versus structured therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with respect to pain reduction and improvement of knee function.Read full original descriptionShow less
Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) versus structured therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with respect to pain reduction and improvement of knee function.
Inclusion: Adults ≥ 40 years with clinical and radiographic diagnosis of chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) (Kellgren-Lawrence grade II-III); Both sexes; Persistent knee pain ≥ 3 months; Ability to provide consent and participate in interventions.
Exclusion: Prior knee surgery within last 6 months; Systemic inflammatory arthritis or other neurological conditions affecting gait; Intra-articular injections in the last 3 months.