Plain-English translation of NCT07484529 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 doing a specific type of guided joint mobilization therapy in a swimming pool works better than doing the same therapy on land for people with knee osteoarthritis. Mobilization with movement is a hands-on technique that uses gentle gliding motions and stretching to reduce pain and improve how well your knee works. The study wants to find out if the water environment provides extra healing benefits compared to doing the therapy on dry land.
Knee osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness that can make everyday activities harder. While this type of therapy shows promise, doctors don't yet know whether doing it in water—where your joints experience less weight and stress—might work better than doing it on solid ground.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive the mobilization therapy either in a swimming pool or on land. Both groups will do the same type of exercises—using a belt to guide gentle joint movements, plus stretches and strengthening work—performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions each. The therapy will gradually progress from easier movements to more challenging ones based on what feels comfortable for you. You'll attend sessions over a set period, and your pain levels and ability to move and function will be tracked to see which approach works better.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Pakistan
Sponsor
Riphah International University
Enrollment target
~66 participants
Started
May 2026
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Suman Sheraz, PhD
Riphah International University
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