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Behavioural Intervention
Light therapy group for Osteoarthritis
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Karim Mukhida, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Able to get onto an MRI table with minimal support
At least 4/10 knee pain, on average during the previous 14 days
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial aims to find alternative treatments for joint pain, particularly in conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditional pain medications can have drawbacks, so researchers are exploring the use of green light therapy as a potential
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with knee osteoarthritis who are seeking non-pharmacological pain management options. Participants will be required to use light therapy daily and keep a pain diary. They must also be willing to undergo MRI brain scans.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of green and white LED light therapy in reducing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It aims to understand if this treatment can alter brain processes related to pain, without adverse side effects.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves exposure to LED lights, there may not be significant side effects compared to pharmacological treatments. However, specifics on potential side effects are not provided.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I can get onto an MRI table with little help.
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My knee pain has been at least a 4 out of 10 for the last two weeks.
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I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 24 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Pain Score Diary
Secondary outcome measures
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
Medication Quantification Scale
Pain vigilance questionnaire
+5 moreOther outcome measures
fMRI brain scans
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: No light therapy groupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will not receive light intervention but will be asked to complete daily pain diaries and a series of 3 MRI brain scans.
Group II: Light therapy groupActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will be asked to use two different colours of light for 1-2 hours/day in a dark room in their home for 20 weeks. They will first use a white light for 10 weeks, followed by a green light for 10 weeks. They will be asked to complete daily pain diaries and a series of 3 MRI brain scans.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor
262 Previous Clinical Trials
84,818 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
593 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
Karim Mukhida, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNS Health
1 Previous Clinical Trials
46 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
46 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
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Are there any available openings for participation in this study at the moment?
"The clinical trial listed on clinicaltrials.gov is currently not in the participant recruitment phase. It was initially posted on June 1, 2024, and last updated on April 29, 2024. Although this specific trial is not actively seeking participants, there are presently 669 other trials open for recruitment."
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