Effects of variable frequencies of KBA exercises in adults with knee osteoarthritis

Effect of variable frequencies of kinesthesis, balance and agility exercises in adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201810713260138

Enrollment

120

Registered

2018-10-23

Start date

2017-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Knee osteoarthritis

Interventions

Brief education plus ultrasound therapy plus stretching plus strengthening and aerobic exercises

Twice weekly KBA exercise group

Thrice weekly KBA exercise group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 35-65years 2. Participants must meet the clinical criteria for the diagnosis of knee OA according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for unilateral or bilateral symptomatic knee OA.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any history of knee, hip, ankle surgery prior to the study. 2. Peripheral vascular disease, 3. Any local or systemic infections 4. Any deformity in lower limbs 5. Rheumatic disease other than osteoarthritis 6. High-risk health status for exercise 7. Unresolved balance or neurological disorder 8. Intra-articular joint injection within 4 weeks of beginning the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical function	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain, knee stability, proprioception, and quality of life	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactAysha Adhama

Doctoral student

aishapt@yahoo.com+2348033177622

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026