A new Phase 1 research study is in your area
Are you struggling
with knee pain?
We are seeking participants for a new clinical research study investigating osteoarthritis of the knee.
What is in it for you?
If you're experiencing difficulties with knee osteoarthritis, you may be eligible to participate in a new research study that is currently available at certain centers in the United States. The study will evaluate a potential osteoarthritis treatment that is being developed to potentially reduce the pain of the affected knee. If you qualify you will receive:
Health examinations
Your knees will be thoroughly examined and you will be guided through the study by healthcare professionals
Compensation
You might be eligible to receive compensation for your time and travel. You don’t need health insurance to participate in the study
Treatment
You will be part of testing a new possible treatment for osteoarthritis. The treatment is administered by one injection into the affected knee
Who are we looking for?
You may be suitable for the study if you:
have osteoarthritis and are between 40-75 years old
have constant moderate to severe pain symptoms of one or both knees for at least 6 months
have not received one or more injections into the affected knee during the past 2 months
Sign up for the study
We need your email to keep you updated on the status of your application
Join the study at your convenience
The clinical research study takes place in clinics in:
Mobile, 36608
Alabama
La Jolla, 92037
California
La Mesa, 91942
California
Miami, 33173
Florida
The Villages, 32159
Florida
Kansas City, 64114
Missouri
Morehead City, 28557
North Carolina
Duncansville, 16635
Pennsylvania
Bellaire, 77401
Texas
Bellaire
Texas, 77401
Duncansville
Pennsylvania, 16635
Kansas City
Missouri, 64114
La Jolla
California, 92037
La Mesa
California, 91942
Miami
Florida, 33173
Mobile
Alabama, 36608
Morehead City
North Carolina, 28557
The Villages
Florida, 32159
The process of signing up
1. Sign up online
< 1 minute
Sign up with your name, email and ZIP code
2. Answer questions online
< 5 minutes
Answer some questions about your condition so our study personnel can evaluate if you may be a match for the study.
3. Visit a clinic
If your answers indicate that you could be a match for the study you will be contacted by the clinic who will provide you with further details about the study and plan the next steps with you.
Would you like to know more?
What is required to participate?
What is required to participate?
You might be a candidate for the study if you:
- Are between 40 to 75 years old
- Have a Body mass index (BMI) < 38 kg/m2
- Primary source of body pain is knee pain
Have constant moderate to severe symptoms of one or both knees for at least 6 months despite having tried at least 2 of the following conservative treatments:
- Activity modification
- Weight loss
- Physical therapy
- Opioids
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Injection of hyaluronic acid or steroids
Study overview
Study overview
Sponsor:
Genascence Corporation are the sponsor of the study. The study is conducted by NBCD in collaboration with Studies&Me
Phase:
Phase 1b
Duration:
The duration of the study is 5 years. During the first year there will be 6 visits to the clinic. During the second year there will be 1 visit to the clinic. During the last 3 years there will be one phone call yearly to follow up.
Is a placebo being used?
Yes. Participants are divided into five groups. One of these groups will receive a placebo.
Will the results of the study be published?
Yes
Will participants be able to continue taking the medication after the trial?
No
Study purpose
Study purpose
The purpose of the research study is to evaluate how safe and effective a new gene therapy, called GNSC-001, is when given as a single injection directly into the knee joint for people with osteoarthritis in the knee.
The study will look at any side effects, how well the body can handle the treatment, and how the therapy affects the knee joint.
The study has been approved by the local institutional review board and is registered on clinicaltrials.gov.
Costs
Costs
All study-related medications, analysis, clinic visits, and procedures will be provided at no cost. Travel compensation for participation may be provided and can be discussed with the study personnel at the clinic.
Our support team is always ready to help
Reach out here, if you have any questions
donatello@studiesandme.com