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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title Knee Osteoarthritis and Spa Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06617975
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of the 18-day balneotherapy program (therapeutic indication: Rheumatology) in terms of functional incapacity and the disorders (pain, joint stiffness) induced by osteoarthritis of the knee, and thus improves patients\' quality of life, in patients presented with knee osteoarthritis. The French National Academy of Medicine encourages the re-use of RCT data when available.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Knee osteoarthritis with Kellgren and Lawrence stage 2 to 4 evidenced by a knee X-ray examination in the past 3 years.
- 100-normalized score of the WOMAC physical function subscale greater than or equal to 30.
- Accepting a prescription for a balneotherapy program in the Rheumatology at Santenay spa as part of the management of their knee osteoarthritis...
- Signed inform consent.
- With health insurance affiliation.
You likely can't join if
- Presented with balneotherapy contraindication or to certain adjuvant treatment techniques (balneation, hydrotherapy jets, massage): chronic...
- Presented with chronic pain for reasons other than osteoarthritis: chronic inflammatory rheumatism (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis...
- Having had spa treatment in the past 6 months whatever the indication or intra-articular corticosteroid injection within the previous 90 days or...
- Having planned a spa treatment in another indication between inclusion and final visit.
- Patient scheduled for knee osteoarthrosis-related surgery within the next 7 months.
- Residing more than 30 kilometers from Santenay at the time of spa treatment. Women of childbearing potential who are not using effective...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Knee osteoarthritis with Kellgren and Lawrence stage 2 to 4 evidenced by a knee X-ray examination in the past 3 years.
- 100-normalized score of the WOMAC physical function subscale greater than or equal to 30.
- Accepting a prescription for a balneotherapy program in the Rheumatology at Santenay spa as part of the management of their knee osteoarthritis issued by the investigator.
- Signed inform consent.
- With health insurance affiliation.
- Presented with balneotherapy contraindication or to certain adjuvant treatment techniques (balneation, hydrotherapy jets, massage): chronic infectious pathology, active cancer, decompensated cardiac, hepatic or renal...
- Presented with chronic pain for reasons other than osteoarthritis: chronic inflammatory rheumatism (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis) or fibromyalgia.
- Having had spa treatment in the past 6 months whatever the indication or intra-articular corticosteroid injection within the previous 90 days or hyaluronic acid infiltration within the previous 6 months.
- Having planned a spa treatment in another indication between inclusion and final visit.
- Patient scheduled for knee osteoarthrosis-related surgery within the next 7 months.
- Residing more than 30 kilometers from Santenay at the time of spa treatment. Women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception (estrogen/progestin or progestin-only oral, vaginal, transdermal...
- Likely to be unable to comply with protocol or to attend visits, particularly in view of the duration of the research, or unable to read or understand French.
- Regulatory reason (guardianship or already enrolled in a clinical trial).
- Already included in a clinical trial or in the exclusion period of a clinical trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Santenay, Burgundy, France
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Santenay, Burgundy, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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