Remote tai chi for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing tai chi remotely, twice a week for 12 weeks, helps reduce knee pain and improve function compared to routine care. Tai chi is a gentle exercise that may ease arthritis symptoms and can be done from home.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older
- A doctor has told you that you have knee osteoarthritis
- You have some knee pain (score of 40 or higher on a pain scale)
- You have access to a device for video calls (like a smartphone, tablet, or computer)
- You are willing to either do tai chi twice a week for 12 weeks or continue with your usual care
- You have not had or are not planning a total knee replacement
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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