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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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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