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Can closing your eyes improve knee awareness? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07386977

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how seeing or not seeing affects knee joint position sense in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure how accurately 120 participants can position their knee with and without visual input. The goal is to better understand how the brain senses joint position, which could inform future therapies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help design better rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis by understanding how vision affects joint awareness.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 88 people

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

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Who is studied

Participants diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to Kellgren-Lawrence grades 1-3 were included in the study.

Ages

40 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 and 80 years, * A confirmed diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, * Absence of any health condition that could interfere with the measurement procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study, * Presence of a diagnosed neurological disorder that could affect the measurements, * Presence of cardiopulmonary instability that could influence the measurements, * History of knee-related trauma within the past year, * Receipt of physiotherapy or rehabilitation treatment within the past year, * History of knee-related surgery, * Inability to follow verbal instructions due to insufficient cognitive function.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lokman Hekim University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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