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Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Pain Self-Efficacy and Exercise Behavior in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07767812 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2026-08-17

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of motivational interviewing added to a neuromuscular exercise and home exercise program on pain self-efficacy, exercise behavior, pain intensity, physical performance, and functional status in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive motivational interviewing in addition to neuromuscular exercise and a home exercise program, whereas the control group will receive neuromuscular exercise and the same home exercise program. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and six weeks after the intervention.

Conditions

  • Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing will be delivered individually in face-to-face sessions by a researcher trained and certified in motivational interviewing. Sessions will focus on identifying individual barriers and goals, strengthening motivation and commitment to exercise, supporting self-efficacy, and preventing relapse. The intervention will incorporate three stages: increasing exercise motivation, strengthening commitment to exercise, and relapse prevention.

OTHER

Neuromuscular Exercise Program

Participants will perform neuromuscular exercise sessions five times per week for four weeks. Each 60-minute session will consist of approximately 10 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of exercise, and 10 minutes of cool-down. Exercises will include core stabilization and postural control, postural orientation, lower-extremity strengthening, functional exercises, and balance and proprioception exercises. Exercises will be progressed according to participant tolerance and functional performance.

OTHER

Home Exercise Program

The home exercise program will include isometric strengthening exercises for the quadriceps and hip adductor muscles, straight leg raising, assisted hip and knee flexion, and active knee flexion exercises. Participants will perform the program five days per week, twice daily, for three weeks, with 10 repetitions of each exercise. The program will be explained and demonstrated by a physiotherapist during the first session, and adherence will be followed by telephone contact.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kutahya Health Sciences University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-01
Primary Completion
2026-11-15
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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