Drugstore to the rescue: Pharmacist-Physio combo takes on knee pain
NCT ID NCT06681142
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a team of pharmacists and physiotherapists can help people with early knee osteoarthritis manage their condition. Participants will get one-on-one pharmacist care, including medication review and education, plus individual or group physiotherapy sessions. The goal is to improve knee symptoms and help people take a more active role in their health.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- pharmacist consultation and physiotherapy sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, non-drug way to manage early knee osteoarthritis and reduce pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 125 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is supportive, not a cure, and benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mint Health & Drugs Sherwood Park
RECRUITINGSherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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