The Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Kati Basti by Sesame Oil and Num Man Kad Mon in Knee Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

This study was a quasi-experimental study conducted through randomized controlled trial. The objectives were to 1) study and compare effectiveness of Kati Basti using sesame oil and
Num Man Kad Mon for knee pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis, 2) study and compare safety of Kati Basti, and 3) study satisfaction of patients with knee osteoarthritis toward Kati Basti at Thai Traditional and Integrated Medicine Hospital, the Government Complex (Chaengwattana). There were totally 70 samples, divided into 2 groups, 35 per group. Group 1 received Kati Basti using sesame oil. Group 2 received Kati Basti using Num Man Kad Mon. Both groups were treated 3 times a week, totally 4 weeks; with pre- and post-treatment assessment by measuring pain levels, degrees of knee motion, and examination by Thai traditional massage. A KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) assessment form and a satisfaction assessment form were used. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and parameters.

The findings revealed that pre- and post-treatment pain between the group of Kati Basti using sesame oil and the other group of Kati Basti using Num Man Kad Mon was significantly different (p ≤ 0.01). According to the comparison of post-treatment pain levels between both groups, it was found that those levels were not significantly different. According to the study of side effects, they were not found in both groups. The overall satisfaction toward Kati Basti in both groups was highest.

Effectiveness and safety of Kati Basti using sesame oil and Num Man Kad Mon were not different. Therefore, this type of therapy can be an option for knee pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis.