Knee Brace and Muscle Training for Osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a knee brace and doing muscle training exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move more easily. It may be a good option if you have not had knee surgery and are not already in another treatment program.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor (based on X-ray and symptoms).
- You have had knee pain on most days in the past month.
- You have not had knee surgery or a knee replacement.
- You are not currently receiving other treatments for knee osteoarthritis.
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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