Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce pain and improve function for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have had persistent knee pain and meet the age and health requirements, this treatment may offer relief without surgery or strong medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor, MRI, or X-ray in the last 3 years.
- Your knee pain has been at least 4 out of 10 and has lasted for 3 months or longer.
- You have not had knee surgery or any significant nerve injury.
- You have not had treatments like steroid injections, acupuncture, or moxibustion for your knee in the past 3 months.
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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