Lifestyle program for knee arthritis in South Asians
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a health app and smartband program to help South Asian adults with knee arthritis and obesity improve their eating and activity habits. It aims to see if this program is practical and helpful for managing pain and weight.
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Who can take part
- You are of South Asian origin.
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher (considered overweight or obese).
- You have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by a doctor, with knee pain related to movement and morning stiffness that lasts less than 30 minutes.
- Your knee pain has lasted less than 2 years.
- You have not had knee surgery and do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis).
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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