Walking to reduce arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a walking program to help reduce pain from osteoarthritis. It is designed for people with arthritis in their hips, knees, feet, or spine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 45 years or older.
- You have been to a participating clinic in the last 6 months.
- You have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in your hip, knee, foot, or spine.
- You have a working cell phone that can receive calls and texts.
- You can walk for at least 5 minutes (with or without a walker or cane).
- You do not have a medical condition that makes physical activity unsafe.
- You can communicate in English or Spanish.
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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