Qualify for a clinical trial testing investigational medicine for weight management and knee osteoarthritis relief. Adults 18+ with knee arthritis pain in Southwest Florida locations eligible. A study team will assess your candidacy.
Do you have knee arthritis causing wear-and-tear pain? Are you struggling with weight management? This osteoarthritis research study near you evaluates a new approach for people with knee pain and excess body weight. The study involves testing an investigational medicine versus placebo, with regular check-ins to monitor your response. If you have symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and meet other health criteria, our research team will determine your eligibility. Compensation available for time and inconveniences.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join these studies?
Adults with excess body weight who also have knee arthritis or heart or blood vessel disease, depending on the study. Each study has its own requirements, such as rules about diabetes in some studies. The study team goes over them during screening.
Can I join if I have diabetes?
Some studies do not include people with diabetes, and others include people with type 2 diabetes. The study team can review this with you during screening.
I take semaglutide or tirzepatide. Can I still join?
These studies have rules about current or past use of GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. Do not stop or change any medicine on your own. The study team reviews your medicines during screening.
How long do I need to participate?
The study team will explain how long the study lasts and how many visits it involves during screening.
Do I need to give informed consent?
Yes. Before joining, you will receive detailed information about the study and sign an informed consent form. You can ask questions and take time to decide.
What the clinic will ask you
Studies Enrolling Now's own pre-screening questions. You answer them when you apply — they go to the clinic only.
- Has a doctor told you that you have knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) that causes knee pain?UnsureYesNo
- Have you ever had a heart attack, a stroke caused by a blocked artery, or leg pain from blocked leg arteries (peripheral artery disease)?NoUnsureYes
- In the past 90 days, have you taken a GLP-1 medicine such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound?NoUnsureYes
- Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes (type 1 or type 2)?NoYesUnsure
- In the past 60 days, have you had a heart attack, stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), or a procedure to open a blocked artery?NoYesUnsure
- Have you had a knee replacement in the knee that hurts the most?UnsureNoYes
