Balance board training may ease knee arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT07575425
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding special balance platform exercises to standard physical therapy can improve pain, balance, and daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 36 adults aged 45-65 with moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus balance training. Researchers will measure pain, balance, and fear of falling before and after treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 45 and 65 years * Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 * Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthopedic knee implants * Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1 or grade 4 knee osteoarthritis * Sensory impairment * Diagnosis of malignancy * Unhealed fractures * Circulatory disorders * Infection around the knee joint * Severe hearing loss or visual impairment * Cognitive impairment * Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus * Vestibular disorders causing balance problems, such as vertigo * Use of walking assistive devices such as canes or walkers
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitation
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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