Complementary effect of a combined exercise and dietary supplement intervention in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - PubMe
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- #knee osteoarthritis
- #exercise therapy
- Study evaluates the combined effects of exercise and dietary supplements on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) symptoms.
- Participants aged 55+ with KOA will be divided into three groups: dietary supplement only, exercise with dietary supplement, and exercise with placebo.
- Primary outcomes include pain levels and physical function, measured via WOMAC, SF-36, and physical tests like the 30s chair stand and 6-min walk test.
- The study aims to fill a research gap by assessing if dietary supplements enhance the benefits of exercise for KOA management.
- Findings could influence clinical practices by offering non-invasive strategies to improve pain, function, and quality of life in KOA patients.