Comparing knee function in people with similar knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis (a common condition where the cushioning in the knee joint wears down) affects physical function, even when people report similar levels of pain. It aims to understand why some people with the same pain might have more difficulty with daily activities, which could lead to better targeted treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (through X-ray and clinical exam).
- Your knee arthritis is at a moderate stage (grade 2 or 3 on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale).
- You have had knee pain for at least 3 months.
- During the past week, your average knee pain was between 4 and 6 on a 0–10 scale (moderate pain).
- You have not had knee surgery or an injection into the knee in the last 6 months, and you do not have other conditions like inflammatory arthritis or severe heart or lung disease that would interfere with testing.
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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