Special sleeve put to the test for aching knees

NCT ID NCT04859764

Summary

This study tested if wearing a specific knee sleeve (Reparel™) helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better in daily life. 40 participants who were not planning surgery were randomly given either the test sleeve or a placebo sleeve to wear. Researchers measured their pain, activity levels, and knee function over six months to see if the special sleeve made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB Hospital Highlands

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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