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The Effect of Hot Compress in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07571772 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-05-06

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Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of hot compress applied with Nigella sativa (black cumin) and Zingiber officinale (ginger) essential oils on pain, morning stiffness, physical function, and patient satisfaction in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. The study is planned as a randomized controlled experimental study with 120 participants. Inclusion criteria: aged 18 and over, diagnosed with knee OA, Kellgren-Lawrence stage 3, VAS pain score ≥4, no known allergy to the essential oils, no open wound on the knee/foot, no knee surgery, not receiving any other alternative treatment during the study period, and not pregnant. Participants will be randomly assigned to four groups (30 each): 1) ginger oil + hot compress, 2) black cumin oil + hot compress, 3) sham (hot compress only), 4) control (routine treatment only). Data collection tools: Patient Information Form, WOMAC, VAS-pain, VAS-satisfaction. Applications will be performed once daily for 7 days (30 minutes per session). Assessments will be conducted at baseline and on day 7.

Conditions

  • Pain
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee

Interventions

OTHER

Hot Compress Application Group with Black Cumin Oil

Black Cumin Oil was applied to both knees. This practice continued for 7 days. The final test was administered at the end of the 7th day. Ginger Oil was applied to both strings. This practice continued for 7 days. The final test was administered at the end of the 7th day. No intervention was made to the Control Group. He was provided with routine treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ercan Bakır

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ercan Bakır, PhD · erzurum tecnical university

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-15
Primary Completion
2025-08-15
Completion
2025-09-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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