Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Women between the ages of 30 and 65
- People who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis through both a physical examination and imaging (such as an X-ray or scan)
- People who have agreed to take part in the study
For Group 1 — knee osteoarthritis with lipedema:
- People whose condition meets the Wold clinical criteria for a diagnosis of lipedema (a condition involving abnormal fat distribution, usually in the legs)
- People whose ultrasound results show an increase in the layer of fat just beneath the skin
For Group 2 — knee osteoarthritis without lipedema:
- People who have not been diagnosed with lipedema
- People who have been assessed and do not have lymphedema (fluid swelling) or venous (vein-related) disease
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have an inflammatory type of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
- People who have previously had surgery on their knee
- People who have had an injection directly into a knee joint within the last 6 months
- People who have experienced a recent acute (sudden) knee injury
- People who have a systemic connective tissue disease (a condition affecting the body's supporting tissues throughout the body)
- People who have severe vein problems or lymphedema (significant fluid swelling in the limbs)
- People who have a history of cancer
- People who are currently taking certain medications — specifically gabapentinoids, SNRIs, or SSRIs — for fibromyalgia or a psychiatric condition (confirm specific medications with trial site)
- People who have severe cognitive (thinking or memory) difficulties or communication problems that would prevent them from taking part
- People who are pregnant
- People who were told about the study and chose not to participate
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Ultrasonography-based measurements of femoral cartilage thickness
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.