Thigh Muscle Quality and Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how the strength and quality of your thigh muscles relate to how well your knee osteoarthritis improves. Researchers will measure your muscle and track your knee function to understand this connection better.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 40–70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (mild-to-moderate, confirmed by imaging)
- You can tighten your thigh muscle with your knee bent at a 90-degree angle
- You have not had knee surgery in the past 6 months
- You have not received knee injections (such as steroids or lubricating fluid) in the past 3 months
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis) or neuromuscular disorders
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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