Knee brace vs. wedge for osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical options—a soft knee brace vs. a lateral wedge shoe insert—to see which better relieves pain and improves function in people with knee osteoarthritis. If you're between 40 and 60 and have pain on one side of your knee, this study may help you find better relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have pain in just one knee (not both).
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor, such as having knee pain, morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, or a grinding sensation when you move your knee.
- Your knee osteoarthritis is moderate to severe (grade II to IV on a standard X-ray scale).
- You have not had knee replacement surgery or any knee realignment surgery.
- You do not have other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or diabetes-related nerve pain.
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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