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The Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening Exercises in Degenerative Meniscus Tears

NCT06447142 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2025-06-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This randomized-controlled trial aims to compare the effect of open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises on pain, function, and health-related quality of life in degenerative meniscus tears.

Conditions

  • Degenerative Disease
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain Swelling

Interventions

OTHER

Open kinetic chain strengthening exercise

A web-based 8-week exercise program consisting of stretching exercises, open kinetic chain strengthening exercises, and functional exercises for the knee and hip will be performed.

OTHER

Closed kinetic chain strengthening exercise

A web-based 8-week exercise program consisting of stretching exercises, closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises, and functional exercises for the knee and hip will be performed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tansu Birinci, PT, PhD · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-10
Primary Completion
2024-10-25
Completion
2025-01-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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