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Ancient chinese exercise may ease knee pain and fear of movement

NCT ID NCT06650865

Symptom relief Sponsor: Biruni University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Baduanjin, a gentle mind-body exercise, can reduce pain, improve balance, and lessen fear of movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40 to 70 with moderate knee OA took part. They were split into three groups: one did standard exercises, one added Baduanjin to standard exercises, and one did Baduanjin via video call. The goal was to see if Baduanjin helps people move better and feel less pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Baduanjin exercise (a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise option to help people with knee osteoarthritis move with less pain and fear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (60 people) without a placebo control. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits might be modest or not last long-term.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, * 40-70 years old, * BMI \<40 kg/m2, * Grade II and Grade III OA according to the Kellgren and Lawrence radiographic classification, * Score of 24 and above on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination Exclusion Criteria: * Underwent surgery involving the lower limbs and spine, * History of ligament injury or joint luxation involving the lower extremity, * Diagnosed with a neurological disease affecting the lower extremities, * Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, * Not receiving any other treatment in the last 3 months * Taking anxiolytic and sedative drugs, * Psychiatric illness,

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoarthritis, knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biruni University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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