Spa therapy for knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spa therapy (balneotherapy) can help people with knee osteoarthritis. You would receive treatment at the Santenay spa as part of your regular care.
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Who can take part
- You have knee arthritis that shows up on an X-ray taken in the last 3 years.
- Your knee arthritis causes some difficulty with physical activities, like walking or climbing stairs.
- You live within 30 kilometers (about 18.6 miles) of Santenay, France.
- You are willing to follow a spa treatment plan for your knee arthritis.
- You have health insurance coverage in France.
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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