Metformin, Exercise, and Diet for Knee Osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a common diabetes drug (metformin) combined with exercise and a healthy diet can help people with knee osteoarthritis who are overweight.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You are overweight or obese (body mass index 23 or higher).
- You have had knee pain for at least 6 months.
- You are being considered for knee replacement surgery.
- You do not have diabetes on medication, inflammatory arthritis, recent knee surgery, or other health issues that would interfere.
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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