Exercise and tape for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining resisted exercise with kinesiology taping (a special tape placed on the skin) can help reduce knee pain and improve daily movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if these treatments together work better than just one alone.
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Who can take part
- Doctors have confirmed you have knee osteoarthritis (through an X-ray, MRI, or a physical exam).
- You have moderate knee pain (about 3-6 on a 0-10 scale) during everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs.
- You have some trouble with knee-related tasks, such as walking, bending, or climbing stairs.
- Your overall health is stable, with no serious uncontrolled conditions like heart disease or severe arthritis in other joints.
- You have not had knee surgery in the last 6-12 months.
- You do not have other inflammatory joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or psoriatic arthritis.
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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