Village doctors lead exercise program to ease knee pain in rural china

NCT ID NCT07638020

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether village doctors in rural China can effectively deliver an exercise program for people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixteen participants either received supervised exercise three times a week for 12 weeks followed by independent exercise, or usual care. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and can reduce pain and improve knee function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a low-cost, accessible way to manage knee osteoarthritis pain in rural areas with limited healthcare.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply widely. The exercise program requires ongoing commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity 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

Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China

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