Digital healthy lifestyle program for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new digital program (using an app and a smart band) that helps people with knee osteoarthritis and excess weight improve eating and physical activity habits. The goal is to reduce knee pain and see if the program is practical – a stepping stone to bigger studies.
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Who can take part
- You are of South Asian background (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, etc.)
- You are between 40 and 75 years old
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher — a quick check: a person who is 5'5" and weighs 150 lbs would have a BMI around 25
- You have knee osteoarthritis symptoms like pain with movement, morning stiffness under 30 minutes, and trouble with daily activities
- Your knee pain has lasted less than 2 years
- You haven't had knee surgery, and you don't have other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis that cause joint swelling
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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