Gentle touch for aching knees: craniosacral therapy tested in new study
NCT ID NCT07372534
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding craniosacral therapy (a gentle, hands-on technique) to a home exercise program could reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty-one adults participated, with one group receiving the therapy weekly for six weeks plus exercises, and the other doing exercises alone. Researchers measured pain, heart rate variability, stiffness, and quality of life before and after treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Craniosacral therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle, hands-on option to help manage knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness without drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 21 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy's benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)