Inulin Supplementation for Reducing Inflammation and Knee Pain in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis (NCT07189585)
Change in LPS With Inulin Supplementation and Its Association With Knee Pain Among Older Adults With Osteoarthritis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will test whether inulin, a type of dietary fiber, can reduce inflammation in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Inflammation in the body may contribute to both joint pain and the progression of osteoarthritis. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that may improve gut health and reduce lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a marker of bacterial products in the blood that is linked to inflammation. In this trial, participants with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either inulin or a placebo (maltodextrin) for 8 weeks. The study will measure changes in blood LPS levels, knee pain, and other markers of inflammation. The goal is to determine whether inulin supplementation can improve pain and reduce inflammation in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus — West Haven, Connecticut
Age range: 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus — West Haven, Connecticut
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (203) 785-7092
Email: evelyn.hsieh@yale.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.