Strength training and self-management for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a program of strength exercises and self-management techniques can help reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. If you qualify, you'll get support to manage your symptoms better at home.
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Who can take part
- You must be 45 years old or older.
- Your doctor has told you that you have knee osteoarthritis.
- You must be able to hear clearly and have a conversation.
- You cannot have severe inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis).
- You cannot have had or be waiting for a total knee replacement.
- You must be able to exercise safely, and you can't have had physical therapy or knee injections in the last month.
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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