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Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: German International University
Summary
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.
Official title: Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-18
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-03-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Patients will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
Exercise therapy program
Patients will undergo a structured exercise therapy program.
Locations (1)
German International University
Cairo, Egypt