Blood flow restriction with low-intensity exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using a special cuff to slightly reduce blood flow while doing gentle exercises can help reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may offer a way to get stronger without heavy weights.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You have knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 or 2 on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale)
- Your knee pain is currently rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale
- You have not had high blood pressure, diabetes, sickle cell disease, kidney problems, obesity, certain fractures, blood clots, cancer, or other serious conditions listed by the study
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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