Herbal Medicine and Joint Manipulation for Knee Osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of a Chinese herbal formula (Shengyu Decoction) and a hands-on joint manipulation technique (Lijin Manipulation) to improve knee movement and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It uses special 3D walking analysis to see how well the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- You have had knee pain for at least 1 month.
- You are between 45 and 85 years old.
- You have had an X-ray showing signs of knee arthritis (like bone spurs or narrowed joint space).
- You are not currently taking other medications or treatments for your knee that could affect the results.
- You do not have severe knee damage that requires surgery, and you are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- You are willing to receive manual therapy and herbal medicine for one treatment course.
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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