Comparing sham acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares different types of sham acupuncture (a pretend treatment) to understand how much of the pain relief from acupuncture is due to the placebo effect. If you have knee osteoarthritis, this trial may help improve how acupuncture is used for knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor.
- You are over 40 years old.
- No other knee conditions like tuberculosis, tumors, rheumatism, or rheumatoid arthritis.
- No recent treatments for knee pain: physical therapy in the last month, or knee injections in the last 6 months.
- No serious health issues (like heart, liver, kidney, diabetes, blood, or skin diseases), pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
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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