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Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Femoral Cartilage in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: University of Lahore
Summary
This clinical trial will evaluate the effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on femoral cartilage thickness and other clinical outcomes in people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants aged 40 to 60 years with grade II or III knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either HILT plus conventional physiotherapy or conventional physiotherapy alone. Both groups will receive 12 treatment sessions on alternate days for 4 weeks. The study will assess changes in cartilage thickness using ultrasound, as well as improvements in pain, knee movement, muscle strength, and daily function. Findings from this research may help improve physiotherapy treatment strategies for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Official title: The Role of High-intensity Laser Therapy on Femoral Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2027-05-10
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) + Conventional Physiotherapy
HILT will be administered using a Class IV laser applied perpendicularly at eight standardized knee points. Both analgesic and biostimulation modes will be used.. Sessions will be conducted on alternate days for 4 weeks (12 sessions total).
Conventional Physiotherapy
Conventional physiotherapy includes hot moist pack application, manual joint mobilization, stretching, and strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings. Sessions will be held on alternate days for 4 weeks (12 sessions total).
Locations (1)
London Aesthetics and Rejuvenation Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan