Comparing home-based resistance training to supervised training for knee osteoarthritis management

Effects of Home Based Resistance Training as Compared to Supervised Resistance Training Exercise in the Management of Osteoarthritis.

NA · Foundation University Islamabad · NCT06076278

This study is testing whether doing resistance training at home works as well as supervised training for helping adults with knee osteoarthritis feel better and improve their daily activities.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment34 (estimated)
Ages25 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad (other)
Locations1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab)
Trial IDNCT06076278 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of home-based resistance training compared to supervised resistance training for managing knee osteoarthritis (KOA). It aims to assess how these two approaches impact pain relief, physical function, and quality of life in adults aged 25 to 60 with varying grades of OA. The study recognizes the growing interest in non-pharmacologic treatments and seeks to provide evidence on the practicality and efficacy of home-based exercise programs. Participants will engage in resistance training designed to strengthen lower limb muscles and improve joint function.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 25 to 60 experiencing knee pain with grade 1 to 3 osteoarthritis.

Not a fit: Patients with serious pathologies, recent knee surgeries, or those who have received physiotherapy in the last two months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a cost-effective and practical exercise option for patients with knee osteoarthritis, enhancing their quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with resistance training for osteoarthritis, but the specific comparison of home-based versus supervised training is less explored.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 25 to 60 years experiencing knee pain.
* Both male and female.
* Patients with grade 1 to 3 OA based on Kellgren Lawrence classification of knee OA.
* Those participants with 4-8 on NPRS

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with serious pathology such as malignancy, inflammatory disorder or infection.
* Individual with history of knee surgery or replacement.
* Those patients who have received physiotherapy from last 2 months.
* Those patients who have received any surgical treatment for SIJ dysfunction

Where this trial is running

Rawalpindi, Punjab

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Knee

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.