Military study tests if adding physical therapy helps knee arthritis

NCT ID NCT03747393

Summary

This study compares two treatment approaches for knee osteoarthritis in military health system patients. All participants receive standard care based on military guidelines, while researchers examine whether adding early physical therapy referral improves outcomes. The study follows 300 military-affiliated adults with knee arthritis for one year to measure pain, function, and treatment satisfaction.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brooke Army Medical Center

    San Antonio, Texas, 78219, United States

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Tacoma, Washington, 98391, United States

  • Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

    San Antonio, Texas, 78236, United States

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