Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 60 or older
- People who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (a condition where the knee joint wears down over time), confirmed by a doctor's assessment and imaging, ranging from mild to severe
- People who have had knee pain rated at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale for more than 6 months
- People who are able to walk, whether or not they use a walking aid
- People who have the mental ability to understand and follow instructions
- People who are willing to sign a consent form agreeing to take part
- People who are available to attend 9 treatment sessions and complete exercises at home
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have already had a full knee replacement surgery, in one or both knees
- People who have a neurological condition that affects movement or thinking, such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, or moderate to severe dementia
- People who have an active inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
- People who have a pacemaker, an implantable heart device, or metal implants near the area being treated
- People who are currently receiving other physical therapy treatments for pain — such as electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, or TENS — outside of this study
- People who have taken part in another clinical trial within the past 3 months
- People who are currently taking anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) or steroid medications, including steroid injections into the knee
- People who have open wounds or an active infection at the treatment site
- People who have a serious heart condition or a medical reason that makes exercise unsafe
- People who have a balance disorder affecting the inner ear (vestibular disorder) that interferes with balance testing
- People who have uncorrected vision problems that affect walking or balance — specifically, vision worse than 20/60 in the better eye as measured by a standard eye chart
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in pain intensity measured by the Numeric Analog Scale (NAS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.