Sore knee?
We are studying how knee osteoarthritis pain and psychological factors affect daily physical activity levels throughout the day.
Participation will involve:
- 1 virtual 1:1 interview: 20 minutes
- Completing questionnaires about you (age, sex, gender, race), your experience of pain, level of physical activity and ability to complete daily tasks.
- Wear a monitor to measure your physical activity for 9 days
- Use of a mobile app for 8 days to record pain levels
Inclusion Criteria:
- 40 to 75 years of age
- Have knee pain or knee osteoarthritis
- Communicate in English
- Have access to a mobile phone or device
Exclusion Criteria
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Other form of arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis)
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Lower extremity injury within 6 months and actively participating in rehabilitation
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Neurological conditions
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Active cancer treatment
Receive up to $50 for your participation!
Interested? Want to know more?
Please contact rdalmaw@uwaterloo.ca OR call: 519-888-4567 ext. 38786
This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board