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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Muscle Strength and Function in Patients With End-stage of Knee Osteoarthritis

RecruitingNAAges 50 Years - 100 YearsAllChinese University of Hong Kong
NCT06196567 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

End-stage OA knee is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, with over 34,000 patients waiting for joint replacement in Hong Kong and is expected to increase as the population continues to age constantly. The nominal waiting time for joint replacement in Hong Kong is long compared with many developed countries, averaging at 122 months, resulting in many elderly patients living with severe pain, limiting their daily activities. We are, therefore, in dire need to improve the well-being of this large and increasing group of patients as the capacity for operations remains limited. It is important to maintain preoperative knee-extensor strength in the end-stage of knee OA awaiting TKR because the improvement of knee-extensor strength may postpone the need for surgery and increase the ability to perform functional activities after TKR at the same time. PEMF exposure, on top of reg

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients end-stage knee OA over 50 waiting for TKR * Patient has been scheduled for TKR at Prince of Wales Hospital * Able to comply with the assessments and has given oral and written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with connective tissue disorders or myositis condition * History of any Hip \& Knee joint replacement * Patients with acute immobility (i.e., post hip fracture or post-acute hospital admission) * Previous cases of any substances abuse * Patients already had TKR for one knee before * Patients are unable to transport themselves for intervention * Patients have any neuromuscular or neurodegenerative conditions * Patients have the history of inflammatory arthritis
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What it tests

  • PEMF
  • exercise
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Where

1 site
Michael.Ong@Cuhk.Edu.Hk
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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