Mindful walking may ease knee pain without pills

NCT ID NCT03064139

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a mindful walking program can help people with knee osteoarthritis walk better and more often. Participants are randomly assigned to either a mindful walking group or a self-care education group, both meeting over 11 sessions in 6 months. The study focuses on whether people stick with the program and if it reduces knee pain and improves daily activity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mindful walking intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, mindful walking could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to reduce knee pain and improve mobility in people with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires regular attendance and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

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Locations

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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