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Does pain beyond the knee signal bigger mobility loss?

NCT ID NCT06854237

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the number of pain sites or the type of pain (constant vs. intermittent) is linked to physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure function with a chair stand test and pain with questionnaires and pain drawings. The goal is to understand how widespread pain relates to mobility, which could guide future pain management.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study finds a clear link between widespread pain and reduced function, it could help tailor pain management for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small group, so the findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot show cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 114 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, with or without problems/osteoarthritis in other joints, but the knee joint should have been the most troublesome.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, could have problems/osteoarthritis in other joints, but the knee joint should have been the most troublesome. * Independent in walking, with och without walking aids. * Understand test instructions both verbally and in writing in Swedish. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological problems that affected balance or walking ability. * Severe or serious somatic or mental illnesses that affected the ability to function or the ability to understand and follow the test instructions. * Completed knee or hip replacement in the past six months. * Other knee surgery in the past six months that could affect physical functional capacity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Knee osteoarthritis Widespread chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Närhälsan Lidköping Rehabmottagning

    Lidköping, Västra Götaland County, 53151, Sweden

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