Wedged insoles with ankle straps for knee pain and bow legs
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special shoe inserts (wedged insoles) combined with ankle straps can reduce pain and improve knee alignment in people with mild bow legs and inner knee pain. It aims to help those who have not had knee surgery and can walk without help.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You have pain on the inner side of your knee, rated 3 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You have mild bow legs (5–10 degrees of separation on an x-ray) and your foot rolls inward when standing.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 35.
- You have not had knee surgery and do not use a cane or walker.
- You are not pregnant and do not have conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or nerve disease.
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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