Clinical Trial

Home-Based Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis

Completed
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Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic joint condition leading to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a structured home-based exercise program versus topical diclofenac sodium therapy in improving pain, functional outcomes, and health-related quality of life among adults with early-stage KOA. The results are intended to provide evidence on the optimal components of home-based conservative management strategies.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-10-01; most recent amendment 2026-02-26.
Status change: Recruiting → Completed 2026-02-26
Status change: Enrolling by Invitation → Recruiting 2025-11-14
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07212647
Lead Sponsor Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Enrollment 83 participants
Start Date 2025-10-09
Primary Completion 2026-02-26 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-02-26 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-27