Can a simple blood or joint fluid test predict knee arthritis outcomes?
NCT ID NCT06600958
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 300 people with knee osteoarthritis or chronic inflammatory arthritis for up to 10 years. Researchers will collect blood, joint fluid, and platelet-rich plasma samples to look for biomarkers linked to pain, joint damage, and the need for knee replacement. The goal is to better understand why some people worsen quickly and why some treatments work better for certain patients.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which knee osteoarthritis patients will worsen and who will respond best to treatments like steroid injections.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear biomarkers, and results may take years to apply in practice.
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Henri Mondor
RECRUITINGCréteil, 94000, France