Light therapy for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can reduce inflammation and chronic pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have had knee pain for at least 3 months and are 50 or older.
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Who can take part
- You must be 50 years or older.
- You must have knee osteoarthritis confirmed by a doctor and knee pain for at least 3 months.
- Your average knee pain must be at least moderate (score of 30 or more out of 100).
- You must be able to attend study visits and fill out a daily pain diary for a week before starting.
- You cannot have other serious joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
- You cannot have had major knee surgery (like replacement) or an injection in the past 14 days.
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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