The IPPaM Study - Does Light-Therapy Reduce Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Aid Willingness to Exercise?

Who can take part?

• People aged between 50 and 87 years old
• People with knee osteoarthritis currently on the Mater Hospital Brisbane waitlist for physiotherapy.
• Not currently on a surgical waitlist for a total knee replacement
• No pre-existing problems of pronounced weakness or poor sensation in the leg.

What is involved for you?

• Our study is evaluating a device which emits red and blue light (non-laser) for treatment purposes, and which has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
• After being given instructions on use and care, participants who are randomised to receive light treatment will apply the light patches daily at home for 2 weeks
• All participants are asked to do a series of simple physical tests, and complete several questionnaires, on up to 7 occasions throughout the study
• The final assessment is 6 months after the initial assessment
• The researchers can visit the participant in their home, workplace, or at the Mater Hospital Brisbane Physiotherapy clinic

Trial dates 

This trial is accepting participants until July 2023.