Spa treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a 3-week spa treatment can help reduce knee pain and improve quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. It is a good option if you are already planning to go to the thermal center at Balaruc-les-Bains.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 50 years old.
- You need a recent knee X-ray (within the last 3 years) showing osteoarthritis.
- You should have had noticeable knee pain during the last month.
- You must be scheduled for a 3-week spa treatment at Balaruc-les-Bains.
- You must not have had certain joint injections or cortisone treatments recently.
- You must be able to read and write and commit to the full study follow-up.
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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