The GORUN Study: Gradual Onset of RUNning and Knee Joint Health in Novice Runners (NCT07528885)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting millions worldwide. Exercise is a core treatment for knee OA, and is advocated by all clinical guidelines. Running is a common exercise that is accessible and evokes a number of positive physical and psychological benefits. However, the appropriateness of recreational running in the presence of knee OA is unclear. A growing literature base appears to suggest that running may not be deleterious to the health - especially at the knee joint - of people with knee OA. Our recent research has focused on examining a number of health outcomes relevant to knee OA in older individuals with knee OA, but has been limited to experienced runners. This study will address that limitation by focusing on how novice (new) runners respond to a new running program.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia
Age range: 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Running volume increase (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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)
- Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (604) 822-7948
Email: natasha.krowchuk@ubc.ca
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.
More studies in Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
- 53-Week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intra-articular Injections of TPX-100 With Mild to Severe Tibio-Femoral Osteoarthritis of the Knee — Scottsdale, Arizona
- INJECTABLE COLD ENERGY THERAPY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE — Larkspur, California
- Pain Perception During Intra-Articular Knee Joint Injection: What is the Effect of Needle Gauge and the Use of Ethyl Chloride? — Sacramento, California
- Pharmacist-physiotherapist Collaborative Management for Early Knee Osteoarthritis — Sherwood Park, Alberta
- Novel Extended-Release Bupivacaine Polymer for Sustained Pain Relief Following Total Knee Arthroplasty — Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Explore by condition: All Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee clinical trials
💡 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.