Knee OA sufferers: which therapy works better for pain and mobility?
NCT ID NCT07315464
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will enroll 68 adults aged 45-70 with grade III knee osteoarthritis to compare two physical therapy techniques: Mulligan mobilization with eccentric exercises versus Kaltenborn sustained mobilization with eccentric exercises. Participants will attend 3 sessions per week for 3-4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, functional disability, and range of motion at baseline, week 2, and week 4 to see which approach provides better relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physical therapy techniques (Mulligan mobilization with eccentric exercises vs Kaltenborn sustained mobilization with eccentric exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for easing knee pain and improving daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing therapies, so no breakthrough cure is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo hospital, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600, Pakistan
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