Shocking knee pain away: new combo therapy tested

NCT ID NCT07309003

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether combining functional electrical stimulation (FES) with exercise can improve quadriceps muscle strength and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure muscle strength, pain levels, and quality of life in 52 participants aged 50-65. The goal is to find a more effective, non-drug treatment option for this common condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: functional electrical stimulation (FES) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective, non-drug treatment to ease pain and improve mobility in knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITING

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi
COMPLETED

Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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