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Could a simple tool and exercise ease knee arthritis pain without drugs?

NCT ID NCT07710209

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation of Medical Research and Laboratories, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to standard therapeutic exercises can better reduce pain, improve knee range of motion, and boost daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults aged 40 to 60 with knee OA will receive either IASTM plus exercises or exercises alone for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, motion, and function at the start and end of treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) plus therapeutic exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, this combination approach could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is also time-intensive and requires a trained therapist.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • FMRL

    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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