New study tests gentle release vs. balance exercises for knee pain
NCT ID NCT07286669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two physical therapy approaches for people with knee osteoarthritis: a gentle 'positional release' technique targeting tight leg muscles, versus balance and coordination exercises. Researchers will measure changes in pain, stiffness, and daily function in 60 participants. The goal is to find which method better eases symptoms and improves mobility.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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45 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders with knee osteoarthritis will participate in this study according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria * An average pain intensity of ≥3 on a 10-cm visual analogue scale (VAS). * Patients with unilateral knee osteoarthritis, for those patients with bilateral knee -Patients with grade II \&lll chronic knee osteoarthritis (clinical and imaging diagnosis X-ray. * Patients were referred by orthopedic physician. * Patients with body mass index \<30Kg/cm2. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous knee surgery * Serious valgus or varus deformity * Past or present vascular disorder. * Acute or chronic low back pain. * Upper motor neuron lesion and lower motor neuron lesion. * A history of rheumatoid arthritis. * Presence of malignancy.
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