Efficacy of core muscle strengthening training around the knee compared to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early-stage knee osteoarthritis patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: RCT).

Xiang Wang; Yizhe Xiong; Wenyu Jiang

doi:10.1186/s13063-025-08996-3

December 1, 2025TrialsOpen Access

Efficacy of core muscle strengthening training around the knee compared to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early-stage knee osteoarthritis patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Strength training may improve knee function in early osteoarthritis patients, providing a non-pharmacological approach.
The planned primary outcome is the improvement in knee function, with efficacy investigated over a specified timeframe.
Randomized controlled trial protocol set to evaluate core muscle strengthening against NSAIDs in study participants.
This protocol's significance could support alternative treatments for knee osteoarthritis, enhancing recovery options.

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Protocol for a randomized controlled trial assessing strength training's efficacy in early knee osteoarthritis patients, suggesting potential improvements over NSAIDs.

Abstract

Chinese Clinical Trials Registry ChiCTR2400089758. Prospectively registered on 14 September 2024.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231118e51979591dce095 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08996-3

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Efficacy of core muscle strengthening training around the knee compared to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early-stage knee osteoarthritis patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Efficacy of core muscle strengthening training around the knee compared to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early-stage knee osteoarthritis patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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