About this trial
The main purpose of the study is to investigate the therapeutic effect of the thermal water of Győr (Gyirmót) well No. B-308 OKK on patients with knee arthrosis, and to compare its therapeutic effect with tap water (placebo) group.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Knee osteoarthrosis that has existed for at least 3 months
Age between 50 and 80 years
Willingness to participate in 3-week outpatient rehabilitation treatment
Pain in the knee joint lasting at least 3 months and at least 5 days a week
Disqualifiers
Any kind of physiotherapy treatment in the last 2 months (except home gymnastics)
Any previous knee joint surgery
Any trauma to the knee or hip joint in the 1 year prior to the examination
Knee arthroscopy performed within 3 months prior to the examination
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- medicinal water
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Pecs
Lead sponsor
Gyirmót Sport & Wellness Hotel
Collaborator