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Integrated Trunk Stabilization With Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation in Knee-Spine Syndrome

Pakistan70 participantsStarted 2026-04

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of integrating trunk stabilization exercises with conventional rehabilitation in patients with knee-spine syndrome. It further examines whether improving trunk stability can reduce knee pain and enhance functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 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: * Age 40-60 years * Both Genders * Bilateral Knee osteoarthritis diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology Clinical Classification system * Kellgren \& Lawrence grade 2 and 3 with complaint of pain, crepitations, stiffness and bony enlargement * History of backpain for the past 3 months with no complaint of radiating pain * Able to walk independently/unaided Exclusion Criteria: * Kellgren \& Lawrence grade 4 * Intra-articular corticosteroid injections in the last 3 months or hyaluronic knee injection in the previous 6 months. * History of lower limb or lumbar trauma/surgery, presence of fracture or deformity, or planned surgery within the study period * Lumbar pathologies, for example, spondylolisthesis, ankylosing spondylitis, or any diagnosed severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or psychological disease or impairment except lumbar spondylosis * BMI\>30 * Presence of infection, cauda equina syndrome, or meningitis

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

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07484594

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-15

Contact for this trial

Suman Sheraz, PhD

03335646361 suman.sheraz@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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