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The Effect of Hot Compress in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Ercan Bakır
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.
Official title: The Effect of Topical Hot Compress Applications With Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) and Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Essential Oil on Pain and Patient Satisfaction in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-05-15
Completion Date
2025-09-15
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Ercan Bakır
Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)