New exercise approach aims to realign knees and ease pain

NCT ID NCT07410429

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares a standard physical therapy program with a targeted exercise program designed to improve knee alignment in adults aged 30-55 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and bow-legged alignment. About 80 participants will do either standard exercises or specific hip and leg exercises for 6 weeks, with follow-ups up to one year. The goal is to see if the targeted approach better reduces pain and improves function.

What this could mean

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Active substance

targeted alignment-focused exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective exercise approach for reducing knee pain and slowing osteoarthritis progression in people with bow-legged alignment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are supervised for only 6 weeks, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University

    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt