Motivational interviewing for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking with a counselor (motivational interviewing) helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel more confident in managing their pain and become more physically active. It may help you feel better and move more easily.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor.
- Your knee pain has lasted for more than 3 months.
- Your knee osteoarthritis is at least moderate severity (confirmed by an X-ray).
- You have not had a knee or hip replacement surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You do not have certain neurological conditions (like stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis) or a previous leg fracture.
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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