Group workout may ease knee arthritis symptoms

NCT ID NCT07073911

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Gillian Hatfield Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a 12-week group exercise program called Les Mills Thrive can change how muscles work and improve strength, balance, and symptoms in 42 older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will attend weekly classes that include flexibility, strength, and coordination exercises. Researchers will measure muscle activity, balance, and symptom changes before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Les Mills Thrive group exercise class
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, group-based exercise program to help manage knee osteoarthritis symptoms and improve mobility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The exercise may not change muscle activation patterns or symptoms for everyone.

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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.

OSTEO ARTHRITIS KNEE AND HIP

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of the Fraser Valley

Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2R0N3, Canada

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