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New exercise program aims to ease knee pain in seniors

NCT ID NCT07640529

Symptom relief Sponsor: King Saud University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a physical therapy program designed for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The program focuses on mobility, balance, and fall prevention, and also considers each person's mental abilities. Forty participants aged 60 and older will take part in 16 sessions over 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach improves daily function and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Geriatric 5Ms-guided physical therapy (exercise, gait training, balance, and fall prevention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a structured, non-drug approach to help older adults with knee osteoarthritis move better and feel more confident in daily activities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, but benefits may be modest and not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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

Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Prospective participants will be Saudi Nationals * aged 60 years or older * with a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis. * individuals must be capable of walking 10 meters independently or with an assistive device * self-report the ability to tolerate a one-hour assessment session. Exclusion Criteria: * severe cognitive impairment * knee surgery within the past 6 months. * diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis * the presence of unstable comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, severe pulmonary disease requiring oxygen, or a cardiac event in the past 6 months). * severe joint instability or deformity. * unmanaged severe osteoporosis. * a recent intra-articular corticosteroid injection (\<3 months). * active cancer treatment within the past 6 months. * non-elective hospitalization for a major illness. * surgery within the past 6 months.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee

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Excercise Geriatric Knee osteoarthristis Knee osteoarthritis Physical therapy Rehabilitation Rehabilitation exercise Rehabilitation outcome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Saud university

    Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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