Network Modeling in Knee Osteoarthritis (NCT07746284) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
Network Modeling in Knee Osteoarthritis
United States200 participantsStarted 2026-03-13
Plain-language summary
This project seeks to understand inter-individual differences in chronic musculoskeletal pain (cMSKP). Our long-term objective is to develop clinically-feasible decision tools that enable whole-person assessment and management of cMSKP and guide personalized primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies. Our secondary objective is to understand how inter-relationships between physiological, biomechanical and psychosocial factors change over time and impact the experience of living with chronic pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Adults aged 18-years old or more
* Chronic pain for 3 months or more around the knee joint.
Exclusion criteria:
* Acute pain due to knee injury or surgery within the past 3 months.
* Diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy, neuropathy or neuritis.
* Special populations i. Adults unable to consent ii. Pregnant women (self-reported) iii. Prisoners iv. George Mason University Athletes
* Military
* Bleeding disorders, blood thinners, recent blood transfusions, vasovagal syncope, and current infection.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.