Yoga poses could ease knee arthritis pain, new study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT07006883

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week yoga program can improve physical function and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare yoga to standard therapeutic exercises in 90 adults aged 45 and older. The goal is to see if yoga offers extra benefits for mobility, balance, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Yoga therapeutic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free option to help people with knee osteoarthritis move better and feel less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. Yoga may not prove more effective than standard exercises, and results may not apply to everyone with knee osteoarthritis.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nove de Julho

    RECRUITING

    São Paulo, 01504-001, Brazil

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