Home exercise vs. pain gel: which works better for aching knees?

NCT ID NCT07212647

Summary

This study tested two common home treatments for early knee arthritis: a structured exercise program and a topical pain-relief gel. Researchers compared how well each approach reduced pain, improved knee function, and enhanced quality of life for 83 adults. The goal was to help people with knee arthritis choose the most effective home-based management strategy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Health Science

    Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Sezen Karaborklu Argut

    Istanbul, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)

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