Hands-On therapy may beat standard exercises for knee arthritis
NCT ID NCT07317375
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two physical therapy methods for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis (grade II). One group received hands-on manual therapy (joint mobilization, massage), while the other got standard exercises and electrotherapy. Over 6-8 weeks, researchers measured pain, function, and balance in 50 adults aged 40-60 to see which approach works better for daily activities.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with Grade II knee osteoarthritis based on radiographic and clinical criteria. * Participants experiencing knee pain for at least three months. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * Willingness to participate in a structured physiotherapy program. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of Grade III or IV knee osteoarthritis. * History of knee surgery or joint replacement. * Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint diseases. * Neurological conditions affecting lower limb function. * Contraindications to manual therapy or exercise interventions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ibadat international University islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
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