Understanding and preventing osteoarthritis and its effects
Administrative Core
This study is looking into what causes osteoarthritis and how we can prevent it, so people living with this condition can have less pain and better movement in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056739 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study (MOST), which aims to investigate the causes and prevention of osteoarthritis (OA) and its impact on pain and functional ability. The project will involve collecting, managing, and analyzing data related to OA, including risk factors and the consequences of the disease. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and potential prevention strategies for OA through the findings of this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk for or currently experiencing osteoarthritis and its related symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to osteoarthritis or those who do not have risk factors for OA may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies and management of osteoarthritis, improving quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cycles of the MOST study have shown success in advancing knowledge about osteoarthritis, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of established research.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felson, David Tobin — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Felson, David Tobin
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.