Navio Clinical Database - Healthy Volunteer

STUDY BASICS

Are you 47 to 82 years old with no history of knee problems? You may be eligible for a research study to determine the effect of the knee arthroplasty surgical procedure on your overall knee motion; we are recruiting healthy symptom-free controls. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is to develop a research database for healthy adults who are symptom-free and report no history of problems with their knees.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• 47-82 years of age
• Body Mass Index (BMI) under 35
• No history of knee problems
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

We will have you complete surveys, wear thin insoles in your shoes to record the pressure under your feet while you walk and perform other movements such as rising from a chair and going up and down a small flight of stairs. We will take high-speed x-rays of your knees and videotape your movements during these activities. You will complete physical functioning (strength and range of motion) testing.  Lastly, you will have a CT scan of both knees done at UPMC Mercy, which takes about 30 minutes to complete and is located 10 minutes from the lab. The in-person motion visit at the lab will take about to 4 hours to complete.