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A Study to Compare Two Types of Exercise Therapy to Reduce Pain and Improve Movement in People with Knee Osteoarthritis.

Effect of Trunk Stabilization Exercises Versus Localized Post Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain, Physical Function and Range of Motion in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105333
Enrollment
46
Registered
2026-03-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Localised post isometric relaxation technique along with conventional exercises.: for 4 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Control Intervention1: Trunk stabilisation exercises along with conven

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Both male and female subjects of knee osteoarthritis 2. age group between 40-60 3. Kellgren and Lawrence radiological criteria grade 1 to 3 4. visual analogue scale 4 to 7 5. Body mass index less than 30

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Post-traumatic OA. 2. Lower limb sensorimotor deficit. 3. Non-specific symptoms (uncontrolled BP, malaise, weight loss and fever). 4. Recent intra-articular injection of any kind in the last six months. 5. Those using assistive devices for ambulation (sticks, walkers, and canes). 6. Severe joint deformity of the lower limb. 7. Patients with a history of hip OA, joint replacement in the lower limb, spine surgery, and inflammatory arthritis. 8. Subjects on medication for knee OA (NSAIDS) for the last 1 month. 9. Any other major joint pain (e.g. back, hip, ankle) that could limit functional ability. 10. Subjects who are undergoing any core or trunk stability training for the last 2 months. 11. Patients with other knee conditions, like knee ligamentous injury or sprain

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
6-Minute Walk TestTimepoint: At baseline and after second and four weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
painTimepoint: At baseline and after second and four weeks;range of motionsTimepoint: At baseline and after second and four weeks;30 seconds sit to standsTimepoint: At baseline and after second and four weeks;Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome score (KOOS)Timepoint: At baseline and after second and four weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rajni kalra PT

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan)

rajnikalra70@gmail.com9599833554

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026