Efficacy of Craniosacral Therapy in Patients With Gonarthrosis

This randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effects of craniosacral therapy on pain, heart rate variability, joint stiffness, physical function, quality of life, body image, kinesiophobia, and dynamic balance in adult patients with gonarthrosis. The primary research question is whether craniosacral therapy, when added to a standard home exercise program administered by physical therapists, is more effective than a home exercise program alone. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. Both groups will perform a standardized home exercise program for six weeks. In addition, the experimental group will receive craniosacral therapy once weekly for six weeks, whereas the control group will receive the home exercise program only. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after the six-week intervention period to compare the effectiveness of the two treatment approaches.

NCT Number	NCT07372534
Lead Sponsor	Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Conditions	Gonarthrosis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Enrollment	21 participants
Start Date	2023-04-15
Primary Completion	2024-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-24