Graded motor imagery for foot or ankle osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a technique called graded motor imagery to see if it can reduce pain and improve movement in people with foot or ankle osteoarthritis. The treatment involves specific mental exercises, so it might help if you have chronic ankle pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with foot or ankle osteoarthritis by a doctor through an exam or X-ray.
- You have had pain in your ankle on most days for at least three months.
- You understand Turkish well enough to follow instructions and complete questionnaires.
- You have not had joint fusion or replacement surgery on your painful ankle.
- You have not had physical therapy for your ankle osteoarthritis in the last three months.
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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