Fear of moving may worsen knee arthritis pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT07161895
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 84 adults with knee osteoarthritis to see how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is and how it relates to pain and daily function. Researchers measured fear, pain, and physical ability using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand if addressing this fear could improve treatment for knee OA.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how fear of movement impacts knee OA patients, leading to more holistic treatment plans that address both physical and psychological factors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 84 participants from a single hospital. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all knee OA patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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