The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness (how well it works) of a new experimental ultrasound bath device that uses low frequency ultrasound (LFU) that may or may not help healing.
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Age Related Osteoporosis
Pain
Knee Joint Contracture
Low Frequency Ultrasound Therapy
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This initial study is a pilot study which is going to test the safety and efficacy of the developed ultrasound intervention for osteoarthritis, initially on osteoarthritis of the knee. This study is a pilot study to evaluate two distinct variables. The first is the safety and efficacy of the device, and the second is the potential impact the device may have on patients as their osteoarthritic joints react to the LFU, using patient-reported outcomes associated with this study. The ultrasound will be delivered at a frequency of 33 kHz at power levels of 4-10 Pascals with a program of 1.6 seconds on and 1.6 seconds off. The generators will be encased in epoxy within the Osteoarthritis baths. The intervention will be repeated on every second or third day to allow time for healing
Study Type : | INTERVENTIONAL |
Estimated Enrollment : | 10 participants |
Masking : | NONE |
Primary Purpose : | TREATMENT |
Official Title : | Low Frequency Ultrasound for Osteoarthritis Healing and Rehabilitation |
Actual Study Start Date : | 2024-07-31 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | 2025-07-31 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | 2025-07-31 |
Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment
Ages Eligible for Study: | 40 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | ALL |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: |
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RECRUITING
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States, 777555