Hands-On relief: which therapy works best for knee arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07403383

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two hands-on therapies—Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release—for people with knee osteoarthritis. 44 adults aged 40 to 65 with grade 2 knee osteoarthritis took part. The goal was to see which technique better reduces pain and improves daily function and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Manual therapy techniques (Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug options for easing pain and improving movement in knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are compared to each other, not to a placebo or standard care, limiting what we can conclude.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

PSRD Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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