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Fear of moving may worsen knee arthritis pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07161895

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 84 adults with knee osteoarthritis to see how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is and how it relates to pain and daily function. Researchers measured fear, pain, and physical ability using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand if addressing this fear could improve treatment for knee OA.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how fear of movement impacts knee OA patients, leading to more holistic treatment plans that address both physical and psychological factors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 84 participants from a single hospital. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all knee OA patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adults aged 40-85 years with radiographically confirmed primary knee osteoarthritis, recruited from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

Ages

40 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40-85 years * Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral primary knee osteoarthritis * Duration of knee pain ≥ 3 months * Radiographic confirmation of tibiofemoral OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grading) Exclusion Criteria: * Prior knee surgery * Deep vein thrombosis * Neuromuscular disease or neurological disorder * Mental illness preventing participation * Active infection or osteomyelitis * Chronic periarticular infection * Rheumatologic disease * Immunodeficiency or systemic inflammatory disease * Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia osteoarthritis susceptibility 1 osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Kinesiophobia Knee osteoarthritis (knee oa) OA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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