Electrical stimulation and exercise for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special electrical stimulation (called FES) combined with exercise can help strengthen the muscles around your knee. It may reduce pain and improve function for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 65 years old.
- You have knee osteoarthritis that is not caused by another condition.
- Your knee osteoarthritis is at a moderate stage (grade 2 or 3 on a scale of 1 to 4).
- You are able to follow an exercise program.
- You have not had any knee surgery, injections, or major knee injury in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other health problems that affect your ability to exercise or walk safely (like Parkinson's, uncontrolled diabetes, or a recent leg fracture).
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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