Can ultrasound better diagnose knee arthritis? turkish study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07416357

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

Summary

This study checks if a standardized ultrasound scoring system for knee osteoarthritis works well in Turkish patients. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with pain and function questionnaires in 100 adults aged 45 and older. The goal is to see if this method is reliable and useful for routine care in Turkey.

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 in Turkey use ultrasound to better assess knee osteoarthritis, leading to more personalized treatment plans.

What could go wrong

This is an early validation study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The ultrasound method may not prove more useful than current exams.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Izmir Democracy University

    RECRUITING

    Izmir, İzmir, 35570, Turkey (Türkiye)

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