Knee brace study for people with knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a motorized knee brace for people with knee osteoarthritis. The brace helps support your knee as you walk, climb stairs, and go up and down ramps.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your knee pain is at least a 4 out of 10 during daily activities.
- You weigh under 300 pounds and have a BMI below 40.
- You can walk for 6 minutes on your own (you may use a cane or walker).
- You can go up and down ramps and stairs, with or without handrails.
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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