Knee brace and exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special knee brace combined with specific exercises to see if it reduces knee pain and improves function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help you if you have moderate knee arthritis and are looking for non-surgical treatment options.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, confirmed by an X-ray within the last 6 months, with a severity grade of II or III.
- You have had knee pain for at least 3 months.
- You can walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker.
- Your knee pain medication has not changed in the last 3 months.
- You have not had knee surgery or a major leg injury in the past year.
- You do not have other joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or conditions that affect your balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease).
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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