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Osteoarthritis, Knee
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This is a 2x2 factorial design randomised controlled trial in which participants with knee pain will be grouped into the diet intervention, exercise intervention, diet and exercise intervention or placebo arm. The study involves intake of dietary supplements and performing routine exercises which are commonly used and are not pharmacological agents. N= 117. 2x2 intervention with individuals per block: placebo (n=27), diet only (n=26), exercise only (n=40), diet + exercise (n=24)
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