Which ultrasound technique works best for knee arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07323030

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different ultrasound techniques combined with standard physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. 46 adults with knee pain and stiffness received one of the two ultrasound methods or physical therapy alone. Researchers measured pain, stiffness, and function before and after treatment to see which approach worked best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: therapeutic ultrasound
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which ultrasound technique works best for easing knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, helping doctors choose the right therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Differences between techniques might be minor or not clinically meaningful.

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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

Prof .Dr .Cemil Taşcioğlu City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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