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Knee pain relief? simple elastic band wrap shows promise in new trial

NCT ID NCT07181421

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether wrapping an elastic band around the knee (tissue flossing) combined with simple exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-eight adults aged 40-70 with mild to moderate knee OA will be split into two groups: one gets the band wrap plus exercises, the other gets exercises alone. After 4 weeks, researchers will compare pain, range of motion, and muscle strength to see if the band adds any benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tissue flossing (elastic band wrapping) plus therapeutic exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease knee pain and improve mobility for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is short-term (4 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40-70 years with diagnosed knee OA (Grades 1 and 2). Unilateral knee OA or if bilateral OA is present, only the more symptomatic knee (Grade 1 or 2) Willingness to comply with the intervention protocol. Both Genders Exclusion Criteria: * Higher grade 3 and 4 knee OA. Recent knee surgeries Soft tissue injury of lower limb less than six months prior to the study Neurological or cardiovascular conditions contraindicating exercise Ongoing participation in another knee Rehabilitation program Latex allergy or Skin diseases varicose veins and Thrombosis Diabetic Neuropathy Fractures and open wounds.

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Locations

  • Foundation University Islamabad

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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