Knee Osteoarthritis
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Colorado are conducting a study to learn more about chronic knee pain and the brain in people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
Fast Facts
Diagnosed With Knee Osteoarthritis
Pain Primarily In One Knee
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Boulder, CO
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Colorado are looking for people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) with primarily one sided knee pain to participate in a research study on chronic knee pain and brain signals.
We want to observe the differences in brain signals as people diagnosed with OA use their painful and non-painful knees.
This study will consist of 6 in-person visits overall, including a calibration session and 5 fMRI scanning sessions. During the calibration session, participants will become familiarized with the motor and somatosensory tasks they will do in the fMRI scanner. In the following 5 visits, each lasting approximately 1.5-2 hours, participants will complete these tasks during fMRI scans.
PI: Dr. Yoni Ashar, PhD COMIRB number (23-0196).
Version date: 4/17/2024
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Colorado are looking for people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) with primarily one sided knee pain to participate in a research study on chronic knee pain and brain signals.
We want to observe the differences in brain signals as people diagnosed with OA use their painful and non-painful knees.
This study will consist of 6 in-person visits overall, including a calibration session and 5 fMRI scanning sessions. During the calibration session, participants will become familiarized with the motor and somatosensory tasks they will do in the fMRI scanner. In the following 5 visits, each lasting approximately 1.5-2 hours, participants will complete these tasks during fMRI scans.
PI: Dr. Yoni Ashar, PhD COMIRB number (23-0196).
Version date: 4/17/2024
Additional Information
The goal of this study is to learn more about the differences in brain signals as people diagnosed with OA use their painful and non-painful knees.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chronic knee pain at least half the days in the past 6 months
Pain is primarily in one knee
Average pain of 3/10
Able to undergo MRI (e.g., no metal in the body, no claustrophobia, no hearing aids, no pacemakers)
No history of working as a welder
No significant neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia)
This study will consist of 6 in-person visits, including a calibration session and 5 fMRI scanning sessions.
During the calibration session, participants will become familiarized with the motor and somatosensory tasks they will do in the fMRI scanner. In the following 5 visits, each lasting approximately 1.5-2 hours, participants will complete these tasks during fMRI scans.
Compensation is provided for your time and help.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.