Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University
Location: Bentley campus, Kent St, Bentley WA
Lead Researchers: Dr Penny Moss, Prof. Tony Wright
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee

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Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease that affects around 8% of Australians. It is commonly found in knees and can cause stiffness and significant pain.

This research study is being conducted to examine the effectiveness of a new pain relief treatment patch for people with osteoarthritis. This patch uses a low level magnetic field to deliver a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) into the skin over the knee joint.

This study seeks men and women who currently have knee osteoarthritis. Participants are required to attend 4 study visits (1 hour each) at the research site over a two week period and they will be asked to wear a new treatment patch on their knee(s) for two 48 hour periods.

Benefits of Participation

• You may experience some pain relief.
• You will help us to evaluate a new form of treatment for osteoarthritis.
• You will receive up to $100 for participating in this study.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 60 years or older
• Suffer from knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) for 6 months or longer
• Have not had surgery or a fracture in their leg in the past 2 years
• Are not allergic to Ibuprofen
• Do not have other chronic pain disorders
• Able to attend 4 study visits at the research site (Curtin University)