New exercise program aims to ease knee pain in seniors
NCT ID NCT07640529
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a physical therapy program designed for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The program focuses on mobility, balance, and fall prevention, and also considers each person's mental abilities. Forty participants aged 60 and older will take part in 16 sessions over 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach improves daily function and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Geriatric 5Ms-guided physical therapy (exercise, gait training, balance, and fall prevention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a structured, non-drug approach to help older adults with knee osteoarthritis move better and feel more confident in daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, but benefits may be modest and not last long-term.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Saud university
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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