Home exercise or topical gel: which eases knee pain best?

NCT ID NCT07212647

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested two simple home treatments for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a structured exercise program and a topical diclofenac gel. 83 adults aged 40-70 participated. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.

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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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