Matching exercise programs to Veterans with knee osteoarthritis
Precision Medicine Approach to Exercise-Based Interventions for Veterans with Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is looking to find the best exercise programs for Veterans with knee osteoarthritis by using personalized approaches, so each person can get the right kind of workout to help reduce pain and improve movement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907442 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving exercise-based interventions for Veterans suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA) by using a precision medicine approach. It aims to identify which types of exercise programs are most effective for individual patients based on their unique characteristics. By analyzing data through advanced machine learning techniques, the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of care provided to Veterans. The goal is to ensure that each patient receives the most suitable exercise intervention to alleviate pain and improve function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who are seeking effective exercise-based treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have knee osteoarthritis or those who are not Veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective exercise treatments for Veterans with knee osteoarthritis, significantly improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: This research is innovative and represents a novel approach, as there is currently no existing evidence guiding the matching of exercise interventions to individual patient characteristics in this population.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Kelli D. — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Allen, Kelli D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.