Mechanical Traction Timing for Knee Arthritis Treatment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying mechanical traction (a stretching technique) before or after exercise works better for knee arthritis pain. You'll receive both treatments, but the order may affect how much your knee improves.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with moderate knee osteoarthritis (grades II or III, confirmed by imaging)
- Knee pain lasting more than 3 months
- Age between 50 and 65 years old
- BMI (weight-to-height ratio) between 25 and 35 kg/m²
- No knee surgery, injections, or physical therapy in the past 3 months
- No rheumatoid arthritis, infections, or knee instability
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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