Are you living with osteoarthritis?
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists want to find new ways to diagnose and treat OA.
You can help. Join our study.
OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Matlock Jeffries leads a team of researchers working to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment landscape for people with OA.
Why study OA?
Osteoarthritis affects more than half of Americans aged 65 and over. It’s the most common cause of disability in the U.S., leading to severely diminished physical activity, quality of life and overall health. Despite OA’s substantial impact, no medications can slow or stop its progression, and physicians have no tests to predict its development or progression.
Unlike other forms of arthritis, scientists have found few specific genetic associations in OA. Dr. Jeffries is investigating the non-genetic, environmental factors that play the biggest role in the development and progression of the disease to pave the way for new diagnostics and medications. To do that, he needs research volunteers living with early to moderate OA.
OA Studies at OMRF
The SOONER Study Cohort
Cohort volunteers will undergo a screening process and, once enrolled, donate a microbiome and blood sample and get x-rays every six months at OMRF in Oklahoma City.
Who can participate?
People of any age, gender or ethnicity with early to moderate OA of the knee, hand or hip qualify. OMRF will keep your information confidential and compensate you for your time.
Start Today
Contact us at 405-271-7745, email clinic@omrf.org or provide your contact information and a study coordinator will contact you soon:
IRB FWA#00000114. IRB approval date: 08/04/2023.
