Can blood flow restriction exercises ease knee pain?
NCT ID NCT07426549
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two types of leg exercises—closed chain (like mini-squats) and open chain (like leg lifts)—both done with a blood flow restriction cuff on the thigh, in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. Forty participants aged 45-75 will do these exercises plus standard physiotherapy for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which type better reduces pain, improves range of motion, strength, and daily function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Closed kinetic chain exercises with blood flow restriction and open kinetic chain exercises with blood flow restriction
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and improve strength and mobility in people with early knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants over 4 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises might not be more effective than standard physiotherapy.
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Medistic Medical and Dental Center
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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