Muscle Loss and Knee Arthritis Study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study examines how often muscle loss occurs in people with knee arthritis and what factors contribute to it. Understanding this connection may help doctors better care for arthritis patients.
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Who can take part
- Be 40 years old or older
- Have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis of the knee)
- Be able to walk and grip with your hands for strength testing
- Not have other types of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis or gout
- Not have severe kidney, liver, or heart conditions that might affect muscle
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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