New study uses MRI and gait analysis to unlock secrets of knee osteoarthritis
NCT ID NCT06490770
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates knee osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration by combining MRI scans with gait analysis. Researchers aim to better understand how the disease affects both the structure and function of the knee joint. The study involves 25 participants with knee pain or cartilage damage. Findings may improve how doctors diagnose and track the progression of osteoarthritis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and a deeper understanding of how knee osteoarthritis progresses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (25 people) focused on measurement, not treatment. It may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, 40136, Italy
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