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Study NCT ID: NCT00104312
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2009-05-29
First Post: 2005-02-24

Brief Title: Osteoarthritis Weakness From Inflammation
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging NIA
Organization: National Institute on Aging NIA

Study Overview

Official Title: Weakness From Inflammation A Basis of Disability From Knee Osteoarthritis
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2009-05
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that lead to muscle weakness with arthritis and aging
Detailed Description: Through this study we hope to learn about the natural history of knee osteoarthritis and the disability that arises from it We hope to better understand why people with knee osteoarthritis develop difficulty with mobility eg walking standing in hopes of finding a cure

This study requires 1 four-hour visit to Harbor Hospital The visit involves a physical exam a DEXA bone density scan blood and urine testing knee x-rays strength testing and a surface electromyography EMG Samples of muscle joint fluid and joint tissue will be collected during your planned surgery

Participation in this study is entirely voluntary

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None