Current Studies:


Does your knee pain interfere with your daily activities? Have you been diagnosed with

Osteoarthritis of the knee? If so, our clinical research study may be an option for you.

We are currently enrolling participants in a research study of an investigational

medication for moderate to severe chronic pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee. If you

are at least 40 years of age with osteoarthritis of the knee you may qualify to participate.

Qualified participants will receive study-related exams and study medication at no cost.

Compensation may also be provided for time and travel. To learn more about this study,

call the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland at 1-888-71 STUDY, email at

aocmd@aocm.org. Participate today for a healthier tomorrow.

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CONTACT:

Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR

Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland

71 Thomas Johnson Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

301-624-1164

In Frederick, The Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland is conducting research that could help arthritis sufferers all over the world. Working in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, The Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland is recruiting participants for an international research study called The PRECISION Study. The investigators in this study are seeking to enroll 20,000 individuals with arthritis in 15 countries who either have or are at risk for heart disease. The PRECISION Study will measure the long-term cardiovascular safety of 3 approved pain medications. Through this research, doctors will have the information they need to choose the most appropriate pain reliever for individuals with arthritis who have or are at risk for cardiovascular problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 42 million people in the United States diagnosed with arthritis. Another 23 million suffer from chronic joint pain that has not been diagnosed by a doctor. The Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland is one of about 1000 sites contributing to The PRECISION Study. During the study, participants will receive study-related medical care and study medication at no charge. To find out about participating or for more information, call the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland at 888 71-STUDY or visit ArthritisHeartStudy.com.

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Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland
71 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, Maryland 21702

301-694-5800
1-888-863-7646 (Toll Free Line)
1-888-71-STUDY (Clinical Study Line)

aocmd@aocm.org

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