INDIGO: Individual differences in gait and osteoarthritis pain

STUDY BASICS

Have you had knee pain for more than 6 months? You may be eligible for a research study which is looking at what leads to individual differences in gait and pain perception in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participation involves two appointments and a knee MRI. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to better understand knee pain and its relationship with movement and other biological, psychological, and social characteristics in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. This study will measure all these characteristics with surveys, sensory tests, physical activity tasks, non-invasive (i.e., tools that do not go into the body) body sensors and non-invasive brain and knee imaging tools.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Are between the ages of 45-80 years old
• Have chronic pain associated with knee osteoarthritis

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Taking part in this study involves completing two in-person visits and completing a knee MRI, all of which will take about 6 hours over 1-3 weeks.
• Procedures will include sensory testing and wearing a brain imaging cap and body sensors and doing a set of knee exercises including walking, stretching, standing, and stair climbing. You will rate your knee pain before, during, and after all of the exercises.