The VA Palo Alto and Stanford University Human Performance Lab are recruiting adults of all ages to participate in a research study investigating the effects of a non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Participants in this study will be asked to learn a personalized walking pattern, which may reduce their knee pain. Those interested should currently be able to walk for at least 25 consecutive minutes, experience knee pain most days of the week, and have the desire to become more active.

Compensation:

$350 disbursed at various time points throughout the 12 months of participation.

Additional information:

  • The duration of this study is 12 months. Participants will be asked to visit VA Palo Alto and Stanford University on multiple occasions during this time.
  • Participants should have a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, and have substantial knee pain most days of the week. Pain should be primarily located on the medial side of the knee (see picture in attachment).
  • Participants should be able to walk a minimum of 25 minutes without rest, and without the use of a cane or assistive device.

Exclusion criteria:

  • BMI of 35 or greater
  • Inability to receive an MRI
  • Nerve or muscle disease that affects your lower extremity pain, sensation, or the way you walk
  • Use of narcotics for any reason
  • Plans for a knee replacement surgery or other major surgery within the next 12 months
  • Participants should be able to walk a minimum of 25 minutes without rest, and without the use of a cane or assistive device.
  • Do you qualify?
  • If you are interested being a participant in this study, please click here to fill out an eligibility questionnaire.
  • The purpose of the questionnaire is to see if you meet the criteria for taking part in our research study. You may choose to stop filling in the questionnaire at any time. If you would like to stop, simply close your internet browser. Any information about you that you provide in this questionnaire will be kept as confidential as possible as required by law. It is possible that the Food and Drug Administration, Stanford University, and other federal and state authorities, may inspect this record.

For more information, or if you prefer to go through the questions with a member of the study team over the phone, please contact the Stanford Human Performance Lab:
Phone: 650-721-2547
Email: OAwalking@lists.stanford.edu