NCT06845657 Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis
| NCT ID | NCT06845657 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Knee Osteoarthritis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-02-16 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-02-16.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of hip abductor strengthening exercises on pain, range of motion, functional disability and balance in patient with knee osteoarthritis.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Age group 40-60 * Both genders male and female * Have had knee pain for 3 months or more * Report a minimum average overall pain severity of 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NPRS) over the previous week * grade II and III on X-ray (Kellgren and Lawrence classification); * For participants with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, the more seriously affected side (as identified by the Kellgren-Lawrence grade of knee osteoarthritis and the pain intensity) was selected as the affected leg. * willing to participate in intervention program Exclusion Criteria: * • history of surgery of lower limb * Past knee fracture or malignancy * individuals with known hip OA and/or previous trauma affecting one or both hips * Intraarticular corticosteroid injection into the knee within previous 3 months. * Pregnancy
Contact & Investigator
KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06845657 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Knee Osteoarthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06845657 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06845657 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kinza.anwar@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06845657 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06845657 clinical trial?
NCT06845657 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.