Clinical Trial

Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Femoral Cartilage in Knee Osteoarthritis

Study acronym: HILT-KOA
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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07584603
Lead Sponsor University of Lahore
Conditions Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, Osteoarthitis
Enrollment 58 participants
Start Date 2026-07-01
Primary Completion 2027-01-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-05-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-13