Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

For people with knee osteoarthritis (OA):

• People between 40 and 70 years old who have been diagnosed with moderate knee osteoarthritis confirmed by X-ray (specifically graded as KL Grade 2 or 3)
• People who are able to walk on their own, even if a walking aid such as a cane or walker is used

For people joining as healthy comparison participants:

• People between 40 and 70 years old whose knee X-rays show little to no sign of osteoarthritis (KL Grade 0 or 1)
• People who do not experience frequent knee pain
• People with no history of knee surgery, such as ligament reconstruction or removal of knee cartilage
• People with no history of significant knee injuries, such as torn ligaments, broken bones around the knee, or dislocated knees
• People with no previously diagnosed knee conditions, such as kneecap pain syndrome or knee joint inflammation (confirm with trial site)

Who may not be able to join:

• People with high blood pressure that is not well managed, or other heart or blood vessel conditions
• People with a muscle or joint condition that would prevent them from completing physical tests
• People with muscle weakness caused by a neurological condition, such as a stroke or spinal cord injury
• People with a body mass index (a measure of body weight relative to height) above 34.9
• People who have been hospitalised in the past three months

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.