Knee osteoarthritis relief: which therapy technique works better?

NCT ID NCT07402291

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy techniques—Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilization—for knee osteoarthritis. 44 adults aged 40-65 with early knee osteoarthritis received either technique plus conventional exercises for 6 weeks. Researchers measured pain, stiffness, and range of motion to see which approach offered more 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's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilization) plus conventional exercises
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could offer a more effective non-drug option for easing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are generally low-risk, but individual responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

SAP Rehab Center

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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