Knee Brace and Strength Training for Knee Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special knee brace that reduces weight-bearing stress, combined with strengthening exercises, helps reduce pain and improve function in people with moderate knee arthritis. It aims to see if this non-surgical approach can help you move better and hurt less.
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Who can take part
- Moderate knee arthritis (Grade II or III) confirmed by X-ray within the last 6 months
- Knee pain for at least 3 months
- Able to walk on your own (with or without a cane or walker)
- No changes to arthritis medications in the past 3 months
- Able to understand instructions and fill out health questionnaires
- Willing to sign a consent form and commit to the study
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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