Can closing your eyes improve knee awareness? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07386977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how seeing or not seeing affects knee joint position sense in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure how accurately 120 participants can position their knee with and without visual input. The goal is to better understand how the brain senses joint position, which could inform future therapies.
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 study could help design better rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis by understanding how vision affects joint awareness.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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