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Shocking knee pain away: new combo therapy tested

NCT ID NCT07309003

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining functional electrical stimulation (FES) with exercise can improve quadriceps muscle strength and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure muscle strength, pain levels, and quality of life in 52 participants aged 50-65. The goal is to find a more effective, non-drug treatment option for this common condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
functional electrical stimulation (FES) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective, non-drug treatment to ease pain and improve mobility in knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 52 people

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

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients, male or female, aged 50-65, who present to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital as outpatients, are diagnosed with osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic stage 2-3, and agree to participate in the study.

Ages

50 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 50-65 years of age * Having knee OA (primary) according to ACR criteria * Having grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification * Having the ability to adhere to exercise regimens * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of secondary OA * History of major knee trauma, surgery, or intra-articular steroid/hyaluronic acid injection in the last 6 months * Presence of active synovitis * Presence of neurological (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Polyneuropathy), endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), or vestibular disorders that could affect functional status, pain severity, or proprioception; or any disease that impairs these factors * Pulmonary or cardiovascular disease that contraindicates exercise * History of fracture and/or surgery in the lower extremity

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi

    COMPLETED

    Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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