๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-10

ROAM OA: Functional and Patient Reported Outcomes Wearing a Knee Brace for Unicompartmental OA (NCT07224958)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative evaluation of the ROAM OA Single Upright Brace and the Ossur Unloader One Knee Brace in subjects with medial compartment osteoarthritis. The focus is on comparing the immediate and short-term biomechanical effects of these braces on knee adduction moments and spatiotemporal gait parameters, as well as assessing the long-term efficacy of the ROAM OA brace in improving pain and functional outcomes for individuals with osteoarthritis.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 40 Years to 85 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 942-2789

Email: markus_a_wimmer@rush.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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