Metabolic syndrome and knee osteoarthritis study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is looking at the link between knee osteoarthritis and metabolic syndrome (a set of health conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess belly fat). It will help doctors better understand and treat both conditions together.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor.
- You do not have a rheumatologic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
- You have not had a meniscus or ligament injury (like ACL or PCL).
- You have not had knee surgery before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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