Can simple leg dangles or electrical pulses ease knee arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT07701174
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis: weighted dangling exercises (gravity-assisted leg swings with ankle weights) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation targeting a key thigh muscle. Researchers will compare how well each approach reduces pain and improves function over 8 weeks in 48 adults aged 40-60. The goal is to find a safe, effective home-based therapy to manage osteoarthritis symptoms.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- weighted dangling exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves more effective, it could offer a simple, non-drug option for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises or stimulation may not provide significant relief.
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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