Chinese and Western medicine for knee osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial combines Chinese medicine with standard Western care to treat knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have moderate to severe knee pain and haven't had both knees replaced.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis (grade 2 or higher on a doctor's scale)
- Your average knee pain is at least a 4 out of 10 in the past week
- You have never had a bone tumor
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had both knees replaced with artificial joints
- You do not have an active infection
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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