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At a Glance
Age
45 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with knee osteoarthritis who have had knee pain for over 6 months. Participants will complete surveys, perform tasks, and undergo imaging tests to help understand the differences in walking pain.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outInflammatory arthritisNeurological conditionChronic pain syndrome
You may be able to join if
I have had knee pain for more than 6 months.
I experience moderate-to-severe knee pain on more than 50% of days.
I am between 45 and 80 years old.
I have significant knee joint changes on my X-ray.
You may not be able to join if
I have inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis.
I have a different severe pain condition.
I have significant weakness in my legs due to a neurological issue.
I currently take more than 15 mg of oral morphine per day.
I have recently started new medications or treatments in the last month.
I have had knee surgery in the past 3 months.
I cannot walk or climb stairs without significant help.
I cannot understand directions or read English.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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The goal of this observational study is to look at inter-individual differences in knee osteoarthritis (OA) walking pain and performance. The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Why do some people with knee osteoarthritis have more severe disabling pain than others, even though the degenerative changes in their knees are similar?
What are the factors that contribute to walking pain in …
The goal of this observational study is to look at inter-individual differences in knee osteoarthritis (OA) walking pain and performance. The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Why do some people with knee osteoarthritis have more severe disabling pain than others, even though the degenerative changes in their knees are similar?
What are the factors that contribute to walking pain in people with knee osteoarthritis?
Participants will complete surveys, perform physical function tasks, get a knee X-ray and MRI, undergo non-invasive brain imaging, and undergo sensory testing.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Knee pain for greater than 6 months.
* Moderate-to-severe knee pain (\>3/10) due to osteoarthritis, as defined by American College of Rheumatology and EULAR diagnostic criteria, on \>50% of days in the past month.
* KL grade 2-4 indicating significant degenerative changes on k…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Knee pain for greater than 6 months.
* Moderate-to-severe knee pain (\>3/10) due to osteoarthritis, as defined by American College of Rheumatology and EULAR diagnostic criteria, on \>50% of days in the past month.
* KL grade 2-4 indicating significant degenerative changes on knee X-ray.
* 45-80 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis).
* More intense pain due to another chronic pain syndrome (e.g. fibromyalgia, hip osteoarthritis)
* Significant pain or weakness in the lower extremities due to a neurological condition (e.g. lumbar radiculopathy, paresis due to stroke)
* Acute pain that is more intense than knee osteoarthritis pain
* Current routine use of more than 15 mg oral morphine equivalents per day (use of \<15 mg OME does not exclude the participant).
* Recent new medication, exercise, behavioral, or complementary and integrative treatment started in the last month. Stable use of these treatments for greater than 1 month does not exclude the participant.
* Recent intra-articular injection of steroid or other agent (greater than 1 month does not exclude the participant)
* Recent knee radiofrequency ablation (greater than 3 months does not exclude the participant)
* Recent knee arthroscopic surgery (greater than 3 months does not exclude the participant)
* History of knee replacement or open knee surgery on the index knee, defined as the more painful knee on average over the last month.
* Inability to walk or climb stairs without significant assistance (e.g. a one-person assist, use a wheel chair; however, the use of a cane does not exclude the participant).
* Inability to participate in study procedures (e.g. cognitive impairment limiting ability to understand directions, inability to understand and read English)
* Uncontrolled or unstable medical disorder preventing participation in study procedures
* History of brain surgery
* Tattoos on sensory testing sites
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Inability to under knee MRI scan due to incompatible devices or foreign bodies.
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