Pain education for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of education programs for people with knee osteoarthritis to see which is more effective. One program focuses on understanding pain, while the other focuses on the medical condition of the knee.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You have been told by a doctor that you have knee osteoarthritis, or you have knee pain that gets worse with activity and morning stiffness lasting no more than 30 minutes.
- You are able to read and speak English.
- You have not previously taken part in a pain science education program.
- Your eyeglass prescription is within a certain range (if you need glasses, it may need to be checked).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
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.
This trial tests if learning about chronic pain can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better. You'll join a program that teaches you about pain and how to manage it.
This study tests a type of pain education that focuses on communication to help people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It aims to see if learning about pain in a new way can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
This study looks at how physical, psychological, and social factors affect people with knee osteoarthritis. You won't receive any treatment, but the information you provide may help improve future care.
This study tests whether a special education session before knee or hip replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety, pain, and the need for pain medicine after surgery. If you are scheduled for joint replacement and can take part in a short learning session, you may be eligible.
This study looks at how moving your arms and legs might help reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you join, you will do some light exercise so researchers can see if it helps your knee feel better.
Hear when a new Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.