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This research assesses the effects that Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) has on Intra-articular administered Plasma-Rich Platelet (PRP) injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) treatment through evaluations of synovial and serum inflammatory and reparative biomarkers. A comparison of Physical Therapy (PT) vs PT + PRP vs PT + PBMT vs PT + PRP + PBMT for KOA treatment is made. The relationship between self-reported pain and functionality and treatment mechanisms is analyzed along with an analysis of the intersectionality between participant self-reported pain and functionality and medicine markers across treatment groups. These aims seek to inform current treatment practices in treating KOA and returning Active-Duty Service Members to duty readiness.


Clinical Trial Description

Post Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a degenerative joint disease resulting in the loss of cartilage due to wear and tear or by an uncharacteristic force applied to the knee. This disease appears frequently in Active-Duty Service Members and is rising in prominence where over 20,000 Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) cases were detected over a 10-year period. Current treatments such as physical therapy (PT), braces, oral pain relievers, corticosteroid, and hyaluronic acid injections for KOA only address the quality of life and the symptoms but have not demonstrated a reverse in disease progression. Studies have found that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has shown to be a promising treatment 6-12 months post procedure and may slow KOA progression. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is a non-invasive treatment option shown to reduce pain, increase function, and decrease stiffness with or without therapeutic exercises in KOA patients. In combination, PRP and PBMT may increase the recovery benefits while and potentially reduce KOA progression while seeking therapy. The exact dosage for the optimization of treatment with both PRP and PBMT still needs to be analyzed and understood. Therefore, this study will investigate four treatment arms utilizing PT, PT plus PRP, PT plus PBMT, and PT plus PRP plus PBMT. This discover based and randomized control trial will investigate the effect of PBMT and intra-articular administered PRP treatment on clinical outcomes (e.g., pain scores) and biomolecular signatures (DNA, RNA, or protein levels) in the blood or synovial spaces.The participants' intersectionality between pain, functionality, and precision medicine markers will be analyzed across treatment groups. Follow-up data in the form of questionnaires and activity logs will be collected to monitor study progression. ;


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NCT number NCT06122116
Study type Interventional
Source Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness
Contact Scott P Grogan
Phone 253-968-2083
Email kneephotomed@genevausa.org
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 13, 2023
Completion date May 10, 2024

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