Nottingham Osteoarthritis Biomarker Study 2011

January 29, 2013 updated by: University of Nottingham

Osteoarthritis is by far the most common joint condition and the single largest cause of disability in the older population. The investigators still have a poor understanding of the nature of osteoarthritis and factors that influence its development and progression. Identification of biochemical markers that relate to cartilage loss, bony overgrowth and other features that occur with osteoarthritis will advance our understanding. Over the last 5 years analytical methods have developed to measure a range of different biomarkers. This pilot study will use these analytical methods to measure biomarker levels in joint fluid, urine and blood of 50 participants with Osteoarthritis (OA) and 50 healthy volunteers.

This study will provide novel pilot data on the changes in the composition of the synovial fluid, urine and blood in patients with OA. Apart from being a key target site for OA, the knee is a suitable joint for study because of its accessibility to clinical assessment, joint aspiration and imaging.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

140

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
      • Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG5 1PB
        • Academic Rheumatology, University of Nottingham

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

- Secondary care clinics

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

All participants:

  • Be able to provide written informed consent
  • Aged 30 and over

Knee OA patients:

• Radiographic signs of OA - that is definite joint space narrowing plus osteophyte in at least one compartment of the knee

Normal controls:

  • No knee pain
  • No clinical or radiographic changes of knee OA

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Knee osteoarthritis
No knee pain/osteoarthritis

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Difference in the levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory lipids mediators between individuals with knee osteoarthritis and those with normal knees.
Time Frame: within 6 months of recruitment of last participant
within 6 months of recruitment of last participant

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Nottingham

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Michael Doherty, MA MB FRCP, University of Nottingham

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 30, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 15, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

December 20, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 30, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 11049 (Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES Registry Number)

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