This trial will test shoe inserts for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of knee arthritis. Those with disease on the inner (medial) aspect of the knee will be studied.
Official Title
Randomized Trial of a Wedged Insole for Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Conditions
– Osteoarthritis, Knee
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Crossover Assignment, Efficacy Study
Further Details
Study Start
Eligibility & Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 45 Years – 85 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both Criteria Inclusion Criteria:Medial knee osteoarthritis Pain No foot problems Lives in Boston, Massachusetts Metro area
Total Enrolment
90
Contact Details
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