Plain-English translation of NCT06845657 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a targeted hip strengthening exercise program — combined with conventional physical therapy — can help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and improve how well your knee works. The idea is that strengthening the muscles around your hip may change how forces are distributed through your knee joint, potentially reducing pain and stiffness.
Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of people and causes progressive pain, stiffness, and difficulty with everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs. Researchers believe that weakness in hip muscles may contribute to knee problems, so this treatment aims to address that underlying weakness rather than just treating the knee itself.
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You would be assigned to receive either hip strengthening exercises combined with standard physical therapy, or standard physical therapy alone. You would attend sessions where a therapist guides you through exercises designed to strengthen your hip muscles, and you would likely practice these exercises at home as well. The study enrolls 40 participants total, and visits would occur over a period determined by the research team.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
Pakistan
Sponsor
Riphah International University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
February 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
40 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT
Riphah International University
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