Can hip exercises protect knee cartilage in osteoarthritis?
NCT ID NCT07657481
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether adding hip strengthening exercises to a standard quadriceps program better preserves knee cartilage thickness and improves symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-six adults with mild-to-moderate knee OA will be randomly assigned to one of two home exercise routines. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure cartilage changes at 1 and 3 months, alongside pain and function assessments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
home exercise program (quadriceps strengthening with or without hip abductor/adductor exercises)
What this could lead to
If hip exercises prove more effective, this could lead to better non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis that preserve cartilage and reduce pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise programs rely on patient adherence, and cartilage changes may be minimal.
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Kütahya Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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