Manual therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of gentle hand-on treatments to see which one works better for knee osteoarthritis pain and movement. It may help if you have advanced knee osteoarthritis and are looking for non-surgical options.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with grade III knee osteoarthritis (moderate to severe changes seen on X-ray)
- You have not had knee or leg surgery
- You have not had steroid injections in your knee in the last 6 months
- You do not have other leg problems like fractures or back pain that travels down your leg
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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