Exercise for knee osteoarthritis pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise — aerobic (like walking or cycling) versus specific therapeutic exercises — to see which one better helps people with knee osteoarthritis who do not get pain relief from exercise. It aims to find an exercise plan that reduces knee pain and improves movement.
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Who can take part
- You have had knee pain for at least 3 months and it is usually at least a 3 on a 0-10 pain scale.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and have morning stiffness that lasts less than 30 minutes.
- You do not have other serious conditions like cancer, inflammatory arthritis, or heart problems that make exercise unsafe.
- You do not use a walking aid, have not had a knee or hip replacement, and have not had recent knee trauma.
- Your pain does not get better with exercise (or may even get worse) — the study is for people whose natural pain relief from exercise is not working properly.
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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