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The IPPaM Study - Does Light-Therapy Reduce Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Aid Willingness to Exercise?
Osteoarthritis of the knee joint
Associate Professor Liisa Laakso is testing the effectiveness of a new light-emitting adhesive patch that shines red and blue light to the knee joint and thigh muscle. Ten participants apply four “light patches” to the leg for 30 minutes a day for two weeks. Ten other participants receive no light therapy.
On several occasions throughout the study the researchers ask participants to do simple physical tests, and answer questionnaires about their pain and other symptoms.
Prof. Laakso aims to recruit 20 people to the study from the Mater Hospital Brisbane Physiotherapy waitlist.
Information from this study will inform the development of future research.
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Trial status
Recruiting
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Trial phase
Medical Device Post-Market StudyTrials of approved medical devices to provide “real world evidence” of efficacy and safety in clinical practice.
Trial contact details
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Contact person
A/Prof Liisa Laakso
What you need to know
Who can take part?
- People aged between 50 and 87 years old
- People with knee osteoarthritis currently on the Mater Hospital Brisbane waitlist for physiotherapy.
- Not currently on a surgical waitlist for a total knee replacement
- No pre-existing problems of pronounced weakness or poor sensation in the leg.
What is involved for you?
- Our study is evaluating a device which emits red and blue light (non-laser) for treatment purposes, and which has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
- After being given instructions on use and care, participants who are randomised to receive light treatment will apply the light patches daily at home for 2 weeks
- All participants are asked to do a series of simple physical tests, and complete several questionnaires, on up to 7 occasions throughout the study
- The final assessment is 6 months after the initial assessment
- The researchers can visit the participant in their home, workplace, or at the Mater Hospital Brisbane Physiotherapy clinic
Trial dates
This trial is accepting participants until July 2023.
