Can a 10-Second thigh squeeze ease knee arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT07445568
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a simple home-based thigh exercise can reduce knee pain in older adults with osteoarthritis. Fifty people aged 60 to 85 did daily 10-second thigh squeezes for 28 days, and some also used topical gels like CBD or arnica. The goal was to see if this low-cost approach is safe and effective enough to study further.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Home-based quadriceps isometric exercise
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a simple, low-cost way for older adults to manage knee pain at home without needing supervised rehab.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program is short (28 days), and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Locations
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Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad "Centenario de la Revolución Mexicana" - ISSSTE, Servicio de Alimentación y Nutrición Clínica
Xochitepec, Morelos, 62790, Mexico