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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/10/076006 [Registered on: 29/10/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 22/04/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA)
Other (Specify) [Otago exercise program, Pilates]  
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Comparing the Benefits of Otago Exercises and Pilates for Elderly People with Knee Pain 
Scientific Title of Study   Effect of otago exercise program versus pilates on pain strength balance and quality of life in elderly with knee osteoarthritis – a randomized clinical trial 
Trial Acronym  Nil 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Anil Muragod 
Designation  Professor anf Head of Department of Geriatrics Physiotherapy 
Affiliation  KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy 
Address  Advanced physiotherapy Center,Room No. 39, Sagar Floor, Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC. Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India

Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  08312473906  
Fax    
Email  anilmurgod@klekipt.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Anil Muragod 
Designation  Professor anf Head of Department of Geriatrics Physiotherapy 
Affiliation  KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy 
Address  Advanced physiotherapy Center,Room No. 39, Sagar Floor, Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC. Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India


KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  08312473906  
Fax    
Email  anilmurgod@klekipt.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Heeba Khan 
Designation  Post Graduate Student  
Affiliation  KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy 
Address  Advanced physiotherapy Center,Room No. 39, Sagar Floor, Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC. Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India

Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  9353530064  
Fax    
Email  heeba241999@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Advanced physiotherapy centre,Room No. 39, Sagar Floor, KLE Hospital Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC. Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India Belgaum KARNATAKA 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  HEEBA KHAN 
Address  OPD NO 39,SAGAR FLOOR,KLES DR.PRABHAKAR KORE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE,NEHRU NAGAR,BELAGAVI-590010,KARNATAKA,INDIA. 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Self Sponsored ] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
HEEBA KHAN  KLES DR.PRABHAKAR KORE HOSPITAL & MRC.  Advanced physiotherapy centre room no 39 sagar floor KLE hospital Dr. prabhakar kore hospital and MRC.belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 india KARNATAKA 590010 India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA 
9353530064

heeba241999@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Scientific and Ethics Committe, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: M179||Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Group A ( Otago Exercise Program)  Group A followed the Otago Exercise Program, including strengthening and balance training exercises, consisting of 40 minutes. Participants will also have walking sessions twice a week.  
Comparator Agent  Group B (Pilates)  It consists of a weekwise protocol for 40 minutes. 3 times a week for 4 weeks. 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  60.00 Year(s)
Age To  75.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  • Elderly males and females diagnosed with KOA.
• Age group of 60-75 years.
• According to Kellgren and Lawrence system for classification of osteoarthritis (grade 1-2) on X-ray findings.
• Subjects able to follow the commands , walk independently, with or without any walking aid.
• Subjects with mild impairment of balance according to berg balance scale with score (21-56).
• Subjects who are willing to participate in the study.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  • Subjects with open wounds ,active infection at the site ,bleeding disorders ,skin disease in and around knee joint.
• Reported injuries of upper limb and lower limb preceding 6 months .
• Paresis , or any deformities in Upper and lower limb that might influence balance.
• Elderly individuals with vestibular and neurological conditions like stroke , head injury.
• Individuals Diagnosed with severe cases of cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Other 
Method of Concealment   Other 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Pain, Strength, Balance  at baseline and at 4th week of intervention 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Quality of Life  at baseline and at 4th week of intervention 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "45"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="45" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   10/11/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Date Missing 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  10/11/2024 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Date Missing 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Completed 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

The study will be conducted after obtaining Ethical clearance from the institutional ethical committee. Participants willing to participate will be recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and informed consent will be taken. Participants will be briefed about the purpose of the study. Demographic data will be obtained from the recruited participants and assessed for Pain using The Numeric Rating Scale , strength using Push-Pull Dynamometer, Balance using Berg Balance Scale and Quality of Life using TheWestern Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC). The reading will be taken at 2 different times i.e. at baseline and at 4th week of the treatment. The parameter will be entered in Excel and necessary statistical analysis will be done. The participants will be divided into two groups i.e. Group A (Otago Exercise Program) and Group B (Pilates), each consisting of 24 participants. Group A will receive the Otago Exercise Program, and Group B will receive Pilates, both for 40 minutes, 3 times a week for 4 weeks, with guidance from the principal investigator.

 
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