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Study identifier: NCT07426549 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Close Chain and Open Chain Exercises With Blood Flow Restriction in Knee Osteoarthritis

Condition: Knee Osteoarthristis  ·  Sponsor: Riphah International University

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 45 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The aim of this research is to find and compare the effect of close chain and open chain exercises with blood flow restriction in knee osteoarthritis on pain, range of motion, strength and functional performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Randomized controlled trials done at Railway General Hospital and Medistic Medical and Dental Center, Rawalpindi. The sample size was 40. The subjects were divided in two groups, 20 subjects in close chain exercises with blood flow restriction group and 20 in open chain exercises with blood flow restriction group. Study duration was of 4 weeks. Sampling technique applied was purposive non probability sampling technique. Only 45-75 years individual with grade 1 or 2 knee osteoarthritis were included. Tools used in the study are Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), goniometer, crane scale (dynamometer), 30 s chair stand test. Data was analyzed through SPSS 21.

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Imran Amjad, PhD  ·  03324390125  ·  imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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Locations (2)

Medistic Medical and Dental CenterRawalpindi, PakistanRecruiting
Pakistan Railway General HospitalRawalpindi, PakistanNot Yet Recruiting

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