Gentle moves, big relief? new combo exercise study targets knee OA pain

NCT ID NCT07482410

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combining two types of exercises—Feldenkrais and active release—with standard physical therapy can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better. Forty adults aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate knee OA will do these exercises three times a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, range of motion, 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: Feldenkrais exercises and active release exercises combined with standard physical therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve knee movement for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not provide lasting relief or work for more severe cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISABILITY KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN RANGE OF MOTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Naseer Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 56700, Pakistan

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