Comparing medication and meditation for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat chronic knee arthritis pain: taking a common anti-inflammatory medicine (diclofenac) or learning mindfulness meditation. It aims to see which approach helps reduce pain and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You have arthritis in one or both knees
- Your average knee pain in the past week was at least 4 out of 10
- You've had this knee pain for at least 6 months
- You have NOT previously taken diclofenac for your knee pain
- You are willing to avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs during the study
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or diclofenac pills
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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