Pool vs. pavement: which therapy eases knee pain best?

NCT ID NCT07484529

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two types of physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis: one done in a pool and one on land. Sixty-six adults aged 40-65 with knee osteoarthritis will receive either aquatic or land-based mobilization therapy for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, stiffness, and daily function to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mulligan mobilization with movement (aquatic and land-based)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that aquatic therapy is a better option for easing pain and improving movement in people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (66 participants) comparing two non-drug therapies, so results may not apply broadly. The treatments are not expected to cure the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bahria Active
RECRUITING

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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