New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of human movement
NCT ID NCT00051857
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study uses MRI and ultrasound to watch how muscles, tendons, and bones work together when you move. Researchers hope to learn what normal and injured movement looks like, which could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat problems like knee pain. Healthy volunteers and people with joint issues ages 5 to 95 can join.
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 treatments for movement disorders like patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage and may not directly result in new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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