Spa therapy plus education: a new recipe for knee osteoarthritis?
NCT ID NCT02598804
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding a self-management education program to a three-week spa treatment can increase physical activity levels in people with knee osteoarthritis. The program includes educational workshops and a written booklet, and the study will measure physical activity, pain, function, and self-efficacy three months after the start of treatment. Participants are adults aged 50 to 75 with knee osteoarthritis who are already enrolled in spa therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational workshops and written information booklet
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could help knee osteoarthritis patients become more physically active, potentially improving pain and function.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and the benefit may be modest. The outcome depends on patients' adherence to the program, and results may not apply to all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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