Knee Osteoarthritis and Thermal Spa Treatment Study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special spa treatment (thermal water therapy) can help with knee osteoarthritis pain and function. If you have moderate to severe knee OA and live near Enghien-les-Bains, France, this study may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis confirmed by an X-ray in the last 3 years.
- Your knee pain or stiffness is moderate to severe, affecting your daily life.
- You have not had any spa treatment in the last 6 months.
- You are not scheduled for knee surgery in the next 7 months.
- You are not pregnant and use effective birth control if you could become pregnant.
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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