Knee Osteoarthritis & Obesity Clinical Trial

Knee Osteoarthritis & Obesity Clinical Trial
Study Location(s):
Gurnee, IL Clinic
Study Type:
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

About This Study

What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that shows up as a degeneration of cartilage in your joints. It can expose and cause wear in the bone that is underneath joints. OA typically manifests as pain and stiff joints, usually in a patient's 40's. To learn more about osteoarthritis, click here.

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, increasing the risk of various health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. It affects individuals of all ages but is most prevalent among adults, with higher rates observed in certain racial and ethnic groups. To learn more about obesity, click here.

Obesity & Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Obesity may significantly worsen knee OA through at least two mechanisms: by adding pressure on the joints when moving, and by increasing metabolic inflammation. People with obesity tend to experience greater pain, more disability, and a faster progression of knee OA. Weight loss may relieve some strain on the knee and reduce some inflammation to slow OA progression.

 

This study may be right for you if:

  • You are medically classified as obese (meaning you have a BMI of 30.0 or higher)
    • Don't know your BMI? Scroll down to the Resources section of this page for help.
  • You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a medical professional
  • You are 18 years or older
  • You are able to travel to our clinics*

*Compensation for your time and travel expenses may be available. Please mention this to a member of our Recruitment Team if you want more information.
 

Study Details

This trial is currently enrolling at one or more of our clinics:

To learn more about this trial, please submit the contact form below or call us at 847-406-8080 and ask to speak to Tammy.

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