Mind over knee pain? study probes link between worry and osteoarthritis suffering
NCT ID NCT07609056
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at 103 adults with knee osteoarthritis to see if repetitive negative thinking (rumination and worry) is linked to worse pain and disability, even when X-ray damage is similar. Participants fill out questionnaires about their thoughts, pain, and daily function. The goal is to understand why some people hurt more than others with the same joint damage, which could lead to treatments that address both mind and body.
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Atasehir, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward adding psychological support to standard knee osteoarthritis care, potentially improving pain management without new drugs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures thoughts and pain at one time point, so it cannot prove that changing thinking reduces pain. Results may not apply to all patients.
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