Gentle exercise and massage may ease hemophilia joint pain, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06535971

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a personalized program of exercise and manual therapy (like stretching and massage) in 10 adults with severe hemophilia who had multiple damaged joints. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain, improve joint movement and strength, boost heart-lung fitness, and enhance quality of life. Participants received tailored sessions based on their current condition, and the study measured outcomes like joint health, pain scores, walking ability, and daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

manual therapy and exercise

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage pain and improve mobility for people with severe hemophilia and joint damage.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, completed study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is personalized and not standardized.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemophilia A hemophilic arthropathy Motor Activity severe hemophilia A

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Far Eastern Memorial hospital

    New Taipei City, 220, Taiwan