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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using a Home Laser Device to Treat Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Barzilai Medical Center
Summary
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting joint cartilage and its surrounding tissue. It is the leading cause of disability in the elderly. Photobiomodulation (PBM), has been used widely for alleviation of pain, reduction of inflammation, and acceleration of wound healing, and particularly to treat knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The purpose of the current study is to determine if a near-infrared PBM device (B-Cure Laser), applied at home, by the patient or personal caregiver in a real-life situation, can reduce pain and improve functionality in patients with KOA.
Official title: Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Home-Use Photobiomodulation Device for the Treatment of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-01-14
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2025-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
B-Cure laser pro
The B-Cure laser pro is a portal, non-invasive, photobiomodulation device, that emits light in the near infrared (808nm) over an area of 1X4.5 cm2 with power output of 250mW, and energy dose of 1J/cm2.
Sham
The sham device is externally identical to active, emits the same guiding light and sound but does not emit the therapeutic near infrared invisible rays
Locations (1)
Barzilai University Medical Center
Ashkelon, Southern District, Israel