Can mindful movement ease knee arthritis better than standard rehab?
NCT ID NCT07395427
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a mind-body approach called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to standard physiotherapy and home exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. BBAT focuses on gentle, mindful movements to improve posture, balance, and pain management. Researchers will measure pain, strength, balance, and quality of life in 63 adults aged 40-74 with moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 63 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 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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40 to 74 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Grade 2-3 knee osteoarthritis based on the Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic grading system. * Aged between 40 and 74 years. * Meeting the clinical classification criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Exclusion Criteria: * Current or previous history of malignancy. * Pregnancy or lactation. * History of prior surgical intervention involving the knee or hip joints. * Presence of neurological disorders impacting the innervation of the hip or knee musculature. * Presence of concomitant inflammatory or infectious pathologies localized to the hip or knee joints. * Having undergone physical therapy or rehabilitation interventions within the preceding 6 months. * Administration of intra-articular injections (PRP, GRP, stem cell or corticosteroids) within the last 6 months. * Severe cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia. * Participation in regular physical exercise or sports activities for a minimum of 3 days per week.
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Locations
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Hacettepe University/Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation/ Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit
Ankara, Ankara, 06050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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