Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises on Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is testing if Feldenkrais exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better compared to regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06875817 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of Feldenkrais exercises on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial at RIPHAH Rehabilitation Clinic, it compares the efficacy of Feldenkrais exercises to conventional physical therapy. Participants aged 40-60 years with specific osteoarthritis severity will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the Feldenkrais group or the conventional therapy group. The study will assess improvements in pain levels and functional ability over the course of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 40 to 60 years with grade 2 or 3 knee osteoarthritis and significant pain.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments, recent knee surgery, or contraindications to physical activity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive treatment option that significantly improves pain management and mobility for knee osteoarthritis patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the Feldenkrais Method has shown promise in other contexts, this specific application for knee osteoarthritis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 to 60 years of patients. * Both female and male * Able to walk for 6 minutes (Timed up-and-go test) * Able to rise from floor * Grade 2 and 3 of osteoarthritis diagnosed with radiograph (Kellgren and Lawrence classification system) * Pain reported on VAS score ˃6/10 in knee region for more than 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * • Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis * Any trauma or localized infection in the knee joint * Hyper flexibility * Open sores * Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants * Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression * Allergy to hot pack * Patients with a history of surgery in the knee region within a year. * Severe cognitive impairments * Contraindications to physical activity * Concurrent participation in other physical therapy programs
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- RIPHAH Rehabilitation Clinic, Punjab, Pakistan — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ghulam Fatima, PhD* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PHD*
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.