Effects of Mobilized Balance Platform Exercises on Balance Parameters in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07575425 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KOA-MBP-2026
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This prospective single-blind randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of mobilized balance platform exercises on balance parameters, pain, functional status, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A total of 36 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will be recruited from the outpatient clinic of Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group will receive conventional physical therapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and a home exercise program consisting of knee strengthening, balance, range of motion, proprioceptive, and stretching exercises. The intervention group will receive the same conventional treatment in addition to mobilized balance platform exercises using the Huber 360 system. Pain severity, functional status, balance parameters, fear of falling, and kinesiophobia will be evaluated before and after treatment by an assessor blinded to treatment allocation.

Conditions

Osteearthritis; Knee Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Static and Dynamic Balance Parameters

  Balance performance will be assessed using the Huber 360 balance assessment system. Measurements will include static balance with eyes open and eyes closed, single-leg balance performance, and limits of stability.

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Pain Severity Assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

• Functional Status Assessed by WOMAC

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

• Functional Mobility Assessed by Timed Up and Go Test

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

• Fear of Falling Assessed by the International Falls Efficacy Scale

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

• Kinesiophobia Assessed by Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia

  Before treatment and immediately after completion of the 8-week treatment program

Study Arms (2)

Conventional Physical Therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive conventional physical therapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and a home exercise program. The home exercise program will include knee strengthening, balance, range of motion, proprioceptive, and stretching exercises, performed 3 days per week for 20 minutes.

Other: Conventional Physical Therapy

Mobilized Balance Platform Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive conventional physical therapy including TENS in addition to mobilized balance platform exercises using the Huber 360 system. The exercise protocol will include quadriceps and core strengthening, proprioceptive, balance, and neuromuscular exercises, performed 3 days per week for 20 minutes.

Device: Huber 360 Balance Training; Other: Conventional Physical Therapy

Interventions

Huber 360 Balance Training DEVICE

Participants will perform mobilized balance platform exercises using the Huber 360 system. The exercise protocol will include quadriceps and core strengthening, proprioceptive training, balance exercises, and neuromuscular exercises specifically designed for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Sessions will be performed 3 times per week for 20 minutes.

Mobilized Balance Platform Exercise

Conventional Physical Therapy OTHER

Participants will receive conventional physical therapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and a home exercise program consisting of knee strengthening, balance, range of motion, proprioceptive, and stretching exercises performed 3 times per week for 20 minutes.

Conventional Physical Therapy; Mobilized Balance Platform Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitation

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arthritis; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases

Study Officials

• Sefa Gümrük Aslan

  gaziler physcial therapy and rehabilitation hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

SEFA GÜMRÜK ASLAN

CONTACT

+903122911503; sefagumrukk@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 3, 2026
• First Posted: May 8, 2026
• Study Start: May 4, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)