Stretching for knee arthritis in postmenopausal women
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of stretching to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. It may help you find a simple, drug-free way to manage your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 50 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (grade 3)
- You have given birth to 5 children
- You still have menstrual periods (are fertile)
- Your knee pain is more than 6 out of 10 on a pain scale
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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