Tui-na and Oral Chinese Medicine on KOA (NCT04492670) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Tui-na and Oral Chinese Medicine on KOA
Hong Kong70 participantsStarted 2020-09-14
Plain-language summary
The study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the Tui-na and oral Chinese medicine on the treatment of KOA.
This is a prospective, randomized wait-list controlled trial in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). After 2 weeks screening period, eligible subjects will be randomly assigned to the treatment group and wait-list control group in 1:1 ratio. Subjects will have 4-week of treatment, and then a 4-week follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. of either gender (female must have either sterilization done or menopause)
. ≥50years of age
. meet the criteria of KOA according to the American College of Rheumatology
. with WOMAC score ≥ 39
. with written informed consentform signed (for illiterate subjects, their next-of-kin or an impartial witness will sign with subjects' permission)
Exclusion criteria
. Known knee pain caused by infection, malignant or autoimmune diseases
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)