Exercise for knee osteoarthritis relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a structured exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily activities for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have knee pain and trouble with daily tasks, this study may help you find a low-cost, non-drug way to feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had pain in one or both knees on most days for the past month.
- You have trouble with at least one daily activity, like walking or climbing stairs, because of your knees.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by X-ray (mild to moderate, not yet needing joint replacement).
- You can walk without help and have normal or corrected vision and hearing.
- Your knee pain has lasted more than 6 months, and your medications have been stable for at least 3 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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