Anti-gravity treadmill for meniscus tear rehabilitation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults with MRI-confirmed meniscus tears will be randomly assigned to three groups: anti-gravity treadmill walking, conventional treadmill walking, or a control group, while all receive a standard physiotherapy program twice weekly for six weeks. The anti-gravity treadmill uses an inflatable chamber to reduce body weight during walking, aiming to protect the joint and surrounding tissues while maintaining movement and muscle strength. Symptoms and functional measures will be recorded at baseline and after the six-week program to compare outcomes across groups. The trial focuses on short-term changes in pain, effusion, joint-line tenderness, locking, and overall knee function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18-40 years old
* Clinical history and symptoms consistent with MRI-confirmed meniscus tear

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of previous knee surgery
* Other knee ligament pathologies
* Neurological disorders

Where it's running

• Bezmialem Vakif University
  Istanbul, Eyup, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kubra Alpay, PhD — Bezmialem Vakif University
• Study coordinator: Kubra Alpay, PhD
• Email: kubraalpay@hotmail.com
• Phone: +902124012600

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.