Scientists compare two types of fat to unlock osteoarthritis secrets

NCT ID NCT03678831

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at 45 post-menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis who needed knee replacement surgery. Researchers compared fat from inside the bone (bone marrow fat) with fat from under the skin (belly fat) to see which one releases more harmful substances that damage joints. The goal is to find new ways to treat osteoarthritis by understanding how different fat types affect the disease.

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Locations

  • Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

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