Mobilized balance platform exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis
Official title: Effects of Mobilized Balance Platform Exercises on Balance Parameters, Functional Status, and Pain in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital · NCT07575425 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This will test whether adding Huber 360 balance platform exercises to standard physical therapy helps people aged 45–65 with moderate knee osteoarthritis improve balance, reduce pain, and function better in daily life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 4, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07575425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are people aged 45–65 with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 who can attend in-person sessions and participate in exercise therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
People with very mild (KL grade 1) or severe (KL grade 4) osteoarthritis, orthopedic knee implants, significant sensory or cognitive impairment, vestibular disorders, use of walking aids, or uncontrolled medical conditions are unlikely to benefit from this specific intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This single-blind randomized controlled study will enroll 36 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2–3 knee osteoarthritis at Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital in Ankara. Participants will be randomly assigned to conventional physical therapy (including TENS and a home exercise program) or the same conventional program plus mobilized balance platform training using the Huber 360 system. Outcomes measured before and after the intervention include pain severity, functional status, objective balance parameters, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia. The study compares whether adding the mobilized balance platform yields greater improvements than conventional therapy alone.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding mobilized balance platform exercises could improve balance, reduce pain and fear of falling, and help people with moderate knee osteoarthritis function better day to day.
How similar studies have gone: Previous balance-training programs have shown improvements in balance and function in older adults and some musculoskeletal conditions, but evidence specifically using the Huber 360 in knee osteoarthritis is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 45 and 65 years * Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis classified as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 * Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthopedic knee implants * Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1 or grade 4 knee osteoarthritis * Sensory impairment * Diagnosis of malignancy * Unhealed fractures * Circulatory disorders * Infection around the knee joint * Severe hearing loss or visual impairment * Cognitive impairment * Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus * Vestibular disorders causing balance problems, such as vertigo * Use of walking assistive devices such as canes or walkers
Where it's running
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Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitation
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sefa Gümrük Aslan — gaziler physcial therapy and rehabilitation hospital
- Study coordinator: Sefa Gümrük Aslan
- Email: sefagumrukk@gmail.com
- Phone: +903122911503
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.