Pedaling with feedback: a new way to help aging knees?

NCT ID NCT05836792

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Nilay Aral Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a stationary bike with real-time feedback on pedaling force could improve deep sensation (like joint position and vibration sense) in 40 elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participants also received standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound. The goal was to see if this simple exercise approach could help them feel their knee position better and improve walking ability.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cycle ergometer exercise with biofeedback
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise method to improve joint sensation and function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is exercise-based and unlikely to cause harm, but benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Sensation Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS SENSATION DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sante Medical Center

Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)

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