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Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2023-06-23

Plain-language summary

Exercise plays a key role in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, but there is no clear evidence on which type of exercise is most effective. Recent studies highlight the benefits of core stabilization exercises for improving knee stability. This study aims to demonstrate the effects of adding core stabilization exercises to conventional exercise therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of bilateral stage II or III knee osteoarthritis according to the Kellgren and Lawrence grading system * Aged between 50 and 65 years * Having a complaint of knee pain for at least 6 months * No systemic diseases that may hinder exercise (such as uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, neurological sequelae, joint deformities, malignancy, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months * Having undergone knee injection in the last 6 months * Having had knee surgery * Morbid obesity * Presence or history of malignancy * Individuals with severe visual impairment * Individuals with a history of neurological or vestibular diseases that could cause balance problems, or patients using medications that may affect balance * Individuals with serious cardiac, respiratory, or uncontrolled metabolic diseases

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score total and subscale scores after a 6-week exercise program

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week after the 6-week exercise program

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06621784

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-23

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