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Bones, Joints & Muscles

Participate in Research is designed to connect potential volunteers with open research studies. We are looking for volunteers just like you to help answer important questions about bones, joints, and muscles. This page lists bones, joints, and muscles studies that may apply to you or someone you know. If you find a study that you’d like to participate in, you can contact the study team with questions or to volunteer. Join us to improve the health of others.

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UW Medicine Foot & Ankle Institute

The Sigvard T. Hansen Jr. Foot and Ankle Institute in Seattle specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of traumatic injuries, overuse syndromes, genetic anomalies, deformities and arthritis.

UW Medicine Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Center

The UW Medicine Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center team includes specially trained highly experienced orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians and physical and occupational therapists.

UW Medicine Hip & Knee Center

The UW Medicine Hip & Knee Center provides comprehensive care of simple and complex disorders of hip and knee joints, with a specialty in the surgical treatment of these joints.

UW Medicine Spine Center

The UW Medicine Spine Center represents state-of-the-art clinical care, teaching and research, bringing together an array of board certified specialists to provide a cost effective, multidisciplinary approach to spine care.

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Community Walking Trials: Investigational Prosthetic Foot

The research team has developed a prosthetic foot that is designed to be adaptable on uneven ground and side-slopes as well as for uncertain placement of foot on the ground. The investigational foot may also help to reduce forces acting through the prosthesis socket. The…

The MIGHT Trial

The main purpose of this study/trial is to test whether patients with HMGCR myopathy can be safely and effectively treated with IVIG as their only medication for this condition. Participant Eligibility Potential subjects must meet the following: – Have a positive Anti-HMGCR antibody lab result…

Seattle Children’s Power Training study for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience walking limitations which negatively influence their ability to physically participate in day to day life. The investigators propose that impaired muscle power generation is the key limiting factor affecting walking activity and participation. This proposal represents a combined…

Seattle Children’s Orthotic Study for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) demonstrate altered lower limb biomechanical alignment in walking (e.g. excessive hip/knee flexion or equinus during stance) and experience walking activity limitations that negatively influence their ability to participate in day to day life. Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) are a…

PACIFIC Study

The PACIFIC Study is testing whether group exercise in combination with education on aging and health or behavioral health improves pain and physical function in older adults with knee arthritis. Participant Eligibility 65 years or older Have a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis Have knee pain…

Back on Track to Healthy Living Study

Chronic pain is a common and costly condition affecting millions of Americans. Different types of treatment such as mindfulness meditation, cognitive therapy, and activation skills have been used to treat chronic pain in the general population with success, but little is known as to how…

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