Mind over matter? study tests if hope helps healing in knee pain
NCT ID NCT07618403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a person's expectations before starting physical therapy can predict how much they will benefit from it. Researchers will track 84 adults over 50 with knee osteoarthritis as they go through 15 sessions of standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if those with higher hopes actually experience less pain and better function afterward.
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 could help doctors tailor physical therapy plans based on a patient's expectations, potentially improving outcomes for knee osteoarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University
RECRUITINGAnkara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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