The GORUN Study: Gradual Onset of RUNning and Knee Joint Health in Novice Runners
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Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
In brief
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting millions worldwide. Exercise is a core treatment for knee OA, and is advocated by all clinical guidelines. Running is a common exercise that is accessible and evokes a number of positive physical and psychological benefits. However, the appropriateness of recreational running in the presence of knee OA is unclear. A growing literature base appears to suggest that running may not be deleterious to the health - especially at the knee joint - of people with knee OA. Our recent research has focused on examining a number of health outcomes relevant to knee OA in older individuals with knee OA, but has been limited to experienced runners. This study will address that limitation by focusing on how novice (new) runners respond to a new running program.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07528885
- Run by
- University of British Columbia
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2026-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2030-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-14
Who can join
Age: 35 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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