Comparing Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis to Healthy Controls: A Study on Brain Activation

Official Title The KOBRA Study: The Effects of Knee Osteoarthritis on Brain Activation

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess changes in brain activation and processing in those with right knee osteoarthritis compared to healthy controls. 

Could this study be right for you?

  • Either two healthy knees OR those with right knee pain from a diagnosis of right knee osteoarthritis with a healthy left knee
  • No metal implants that prevent you from having an MRI
  • No foot/ankle/leg/hip surgeries in the past year
  • No neurologic conditions
  • No conditions that prevent athletic participation or maximal effort exercise
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Speak and read English

Age Range

45 - 70 years

Contact Information

Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (2835 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, Ohio) and Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging (86 Psychology Building 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio)
Kat Rethman