Motivational Interviewing Plus Exercise for knee osteoarthritis
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Pain Self-Efficacy and Exercise Behavior in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Run by Kutahya Health Sciences University · NCT07767812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding motivational interviewing to a neuromuscular and home exercise program helps people with knee osteoarthritis improve pain control and get more active.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07767812 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by ACR criteria, Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥2, and knee pain for more than 3 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals without willingness or ability to participate in motivational interviewing or adhere to an exercise program may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will compare an intervention group receiving motivational interviewing in addition to a neuromuscular exercise program and a home exercise plan with a control group receiving only the neuromuscular and home exercise components. The goal is to see if motivational interviewing improves pain self-efficacy, exercise behavior, pain intensity, physical performance, and functional status. Participants will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention, and six weeks later. Sixty adults with knee osteoarthritis will be enrolled and randomly assigned to either group and will attend assessments at specified time points.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could help people with knee osteoarthritis better manage pain and adhere to exercise, potentially improving function and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in related musculoskeletal conditions suggests motivational interviewing can support behavior change, but results can vary by setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria * Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic grade ≥2 * Knee pain lasting longer than 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of joint arthroplasty * Body mass index \>40 kg/m² * Neuromuscular or neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis * History of lower-extremity joint fracture * Hip osteoarthritis
Where it's running
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AFSÜ Health Application and Research Center, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: İbrahim YUKSEL, Msc. PT
- Email: ibrahimyuksel0308@gmail.com
- Phone: 0539 222 88 46
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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.