August 31, 2004

Thank you for your interest, this study is now closed to new participants

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — UC Davis researchers are seeking men and women 40 and over for a study assessing an investigational medicine for osteoarthritis of the knee.

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common and major cause of disability in the United States, most often affecting middle-aged and older individuals. According to the Arthritis Foundation, osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million Americans, with 80 percent of that population reporting limitations in movement and activities due to chronic pain.

Richard White, professor of medicine at the UC Davis Medical Center, is conducting a clinical research study in the Sacramento area to determine the effectiveness of an investigational research medicine for osteoarthritis of the knee. Men and women, ages 40 or older, who suffer from moderate to severe chronic pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, are being sought to participate in this research study.

This study, now under way at UC Davis Medical Center, will last approximately 28 days and require subjects to make about eight visits to the research clinic to monitor the effects of the study medication. The staff is available to provide in-depth information about osteoarthritis of the knee and its treatment options.

For more information, contact Ann Koscki at (916) 734-0160.