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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Historically, osteoarthritis (OA) was known as a “wear and tear” condition, generally associated with aging. But we know now ...
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Interested in participating in arthritis clinical trials? Learn what to expect from a clinical trial and how you can get involved.
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Jul 29, 2024 · On the skin. Topical products, like lotions and balms, are applied to the skin over a painful joint. Whether these products deliver CBD below the skin isn’t clear. In a few small trials using transdermal CBD solutions, participants reported improvements in hand pain from arthritis, but another trial found no significant improvements.
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Our arthritis research foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for arthritis. Learn about our latest efforts, and find out how to participate in clinical trials.
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Technical description of the Arthritis Foundation-funded randomized clinical trial TOPS (The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study) This manuscript details the design and rationale of a clinical trial of diet and exercise to prevent knee osteoarthritis in female patients over 50 years of age that struggle with obesity.
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The Arthritis Foundation is committed to making sure patients are involved in the processes and decisions that affect their health and quality of life, including clinical trials.
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A clinical trial using a turmeric supplement showed long-term improvement in pain and function in patients with knee OA. A small study using a curcumin product, BCM-95, showed more reduced joint pain and swelling in patients with active RA when compared to diclofenac sodium. Best for: osteoarthritis Also used for: rheumatoid arthritis
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Dr. Jeffrey Katz mentors other investigators and helps guide clinical decisions in this Arthritis Foundation-supported knee OA study. Nov. 24, 2025 Rheumatologist and researcher Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSc, brings a wealth of experience and credentials to the Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT), funded in part by the Arthritis Foundation.
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Arthritis-Specific Clinical Trials, at Your Fingertips Clinical trials are an important step in testing the effects of new treatments on health outcomes. Did you know that one of the most challenging aspects of the drug approval process is finding people to take part in clinical trial studies?
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The funding for this initiative is provided through a collaborative effort between the Arthritis Foundation’s OA Clinical Research Program and the AOSSM Research Committee. Applications whose letter of intent are approved must be through the Arthritis Foundation online portal. In the portal, click on “Grant Opportunities.”
