Knee pain relief: exercise or creams? study reveals best approach

NCT ID NCT05827003

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding a topical pain-relief cream to a supervised exercise program helps knee osteoarthritis more than either treatment alone. 79 adults aged 40-65 with moderate knee OA participated. The goal was to measure changes in pain and daily function over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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