Effects of Mobilized Balance Platform Exercises on Balance Parameters in Patients With Knee Osteo… (NCT07575425) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Mobilized Balance Platform Exercises on Balance Parameters in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2026-05-04
Plain-language summary
This prospective single-blind randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of mobilized balance platform exercises on balance parameters, pain, functional status, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A total of 36 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will be recruited from the outpatient clinic of Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group will receive conventional physical therapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and a home exercise program consisting of knee strengthening, balance, range of motion, proprioceptive, and stretching exercises. The intervention group will receive the same conventional treatment in addition to mobilized balance platform exercises using the Huber 360 system.
Pain severity, functional status, balance parameters, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia will be evaluated before and after treatment by an assessor blinded to treatment allocation.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 45 and 65 years
* Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3
* Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of orthopedic knee implants
* Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1 or grade 4 knee osteoarthritis
* Sensory impairment
* Diagnosis of malignancy
* Unhealed fractures
* Circulatory disorders
* Infection around the knee joint
* Severe hearing loss or visual impairment
* Cognitive impairment
* Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus
* Vestibular disorders causing balance problems, such as vertigo
* Use of walking assistive devices such as canes or walkers
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?
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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
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Static and Dynamic Balance Parameters
Timeframe: Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07575425
SponsorGaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital