Running with knee arthritis: friend or foe? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07528885

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how starting a gradual running program affects knee joint health in people who are new to running, including those with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in knee cartilage over six months. The goal is to understand whether running is safe and beneficial for people with knee arthritis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: gradual running program
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could clarify whether running is safe for people with knee osteoarthritis, helping guide exercise recommendations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 80 participants. It measures cartilage changes on MRI, not clinical outcomes like pain or function, so results may not directly translate to real-world benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada

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