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Evaluating The Predictive Effect of Treatment Expectations on Response to A Physical Therapy Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Led by Gazi University · Updated on 2026-06-01
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2 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how patients' expectations before treatment might influence the success of physical therapy programs for knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease causing pain and reduced function, especially in older adults. This study aims to better understand whether patients' hopes and beliefs about treatment can predict how much they benefit from physical therapy, helping clinicians improve treatment planning. Participants will receive a conventional physical therapy program consisting of 15 sessions. The study compares outcomes between patients with low and high treatment expectations to explore how these expectations relate to improvements. Treatment is delivered over a four-week rehabilitation period. During the study, participants' progress will be monitored using several measures, including the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score, pain level via Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Stair Climbing Test (SCT). These assessments take place from enrollment through the end of the four-week program. This approach allows researchers to track changes in pain, mobility, and function linked to treatment expectations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Physical Therapy Program and Treatment Expectations in Knee Osteoarthritis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Being over 50 years of age
- Having a clinically and radiographically confirmed diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
- Having grade 2-3-4 knee osteoarthritis according to the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system
- Being literate
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous knee surgery
- Conditions that prevent exercise such as incurable malignancy, active systemic infection, or non-union fracture
- Presence of neurological disease affecting the lower extremity
- Severe cognitive impairment such as psychosis or dementia that impedes cooperation
- History of knee injections, other procedures, or physical therapy within the last 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive 15 sessions of a conventional physical therapy program to manage knee osteoarthritis.
15 therapy sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Gazi University
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 06170
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Research Team
B
Burak Tokac
L
Levent Karatas
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
2
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