New brace and exercise combo aims to ease knee arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT07562685

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special knee and heel brace, combined with strength exercises done while sitting or lying down, can reduce pain and improve walking in people with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to get either this new brace or a standard knee brace, along with the same exercise program, for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, walking patterns, and daily function before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Knee and Heel Off-Loader Brace with Non-Weight Bearing Strength Training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to reduce pain and improve walking for people with knee osteoarthritis without surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people over 4 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and the brace may not provide lasting relief.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee

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KNEE OSTEOARTHRISTIS

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