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Weighted Dangling Exercises vs Vastus Medialis Oblique Muscle Neuromuscular Stimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07701174 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-07-14

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness Weighted dangling exercises versus vastus medialis oblique muscle neuromuscular electrical stimulation(VMO+NMES) in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The study will recruit 48 participants (accounting for 10% attrition), aged 40-60 years, from University of Lahore Teaching Hospital using convenience sampling. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: an interventional group receiving WDE and other interventional group undergoing VMO strength training with NMES. Both interventions will be administered three times per week for 8 weeks under professional supervision. Outcome measures including pain intensity (NPRS), Functional Disability (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index),Muscle Strength (MMT) will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests applied after checking data normality. Ethical approval will be obtained, informed consent will be secured, and participant confidentiality will be strictly maintained.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Interventional group A

The one group will receive weighted dangling exercise. A gravity-assisted flexion-extension movements of the lower legs Ankle cuffs weight worn during the exercise while seated on a high couch with their legs hanging down

BEHAVIORAL

interventional group B

This group receive neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) specifically targeting the vastus medialis oblique (VMO). The NMES parameters are as follows: electrodes were placed above the superomedial border of the patella, oriented at a 55° angle to the vertical. The stimulation frequency set at 50 Hz, with a pulse duration of 250 µs and a duty cycle of 10 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mahnoor Fatima, MS MSK* · University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore

  • Hafiza Sana Ashraf, PhD PT* · University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-25
Primary Completion
2026-08-25
Completion
2026-09-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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