SKOAP Study

SKOAP compares non-opioid pain treatments with the goal of reducing KOA pain and improving function.

The SKOAP Study is a large national study of treatments for knee pain and will involve veterans, active military, as well as the general public. Process
- This study has two phases and both phases compare different non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis pain. Why is the SKOAP Study Important?

- There is an urgent public health need to reduce our reliance on opiods for effective long-term pain management, particularly in knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

-This effectiveness trial will compare recommended treatments to reduce pain and functional limitations in KOA and identify clinical and patient-level factors associated with treatment response.

- These results will lead to improved patient selection for treatment and inform evidence-based guidelines by offering well-tested, effective, non-opioid alternatives. How can I Benefit from Participating in SKOAP?

- Participating may reduce pain, improve knee function, and enhance quality of life without surgery.
- An opportunity to try different state of the art treatments for knee pain.
- The opportunity to contribute to chronic pain research which can help others with their condition.

09/13/2024

Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a very common source of pain and reduced function. There is an urgent public health need to reduce our reliance on opioids for effective long-term pain management, particularly in KOA. This effectiveness trial will compare recommended treatments to reduce pain and functional limitations in KOA and identify clinical and patient-level factors associated with treatment response.
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These results will lead to improved patient selection for treatment and inform evidence-based guidelines by offering well-tested, effective, non-opioid alternatives.

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

Learn more about the study at skoapstudy.org

09/11/2024

The SKOAP Study is a multi-site study, coordinated by principal investigators at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. The research study compares non-opioid treatments to reduce knee pain and improve knee function as an alternative to surgery with the goal of reducing knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function. Participants in the study may benefit by experiencing less pain, improved knee function, and enhance quality of life without surgery. Participants have the opportunity to contribute to chronic pain research, which can help others with their condition

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

Learn more about the study at skoapstudy.org

09/09/2024

There is an urgent public health need to reduce our reliance on opioids for effective long-term pain management, particularly in Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA). This effectiveness trial will compare recommended treatments to reduce pain and functional limitations in KOA and identify clinical and patient-level factors associated with treatment response.
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These results will lead to improved patient selection for treatment and inform evidence-based guidelines by offering well-tested, effective, non-opioid alternatives.

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

Learn more about the study at skoapstudy.org

09/06/2024

Women diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and feel pain almost everyday could be eligible to join SKOAP,
a nationwide study, funded by the National Institutes of Health comparing non-opioid treatments to reduce knee pain and improve knee function as an alternative to surgery with the goal of reducing knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function.

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

> 18 years or older
> diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in at least one of your knees
> willing to visit one of our 15+ SKOAP study locations nationwide

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

To fill out a brief qualifying form and find a site near you visit skoapstudy.org

09/04/2024

SKOAP is one of the largest studies of treatments for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and is currently enrolling people from across the nation, including veterans and the military. Each study site has experts in pain management and will follow the SKOAP study protocol in offering state-of-the-art treatments.

If you are 18 or older, have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in one or both knees and experience pain most days you could benefit from the SKOAP research study.

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

To fill out a brief qualifying form and find a site near you visit skoapstudy.org

08/30/2024

If you are 18 or older, have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in one or both knees and experience pain most days you could benefit from the SKOAP research study.

SKOAP is a national study funded by The Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative and the National Institutes of Health that compares non-opioid pain treatments with the goal of reducing knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function to find out what treatments work best for which patients.

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

To fill out a brief qualifying form and find a site near you visit skoapstudy.org

08/26/2024

The SKOAP research study will compare widely used non-opioid pain treatments to reduce knee pain and improve knee function. In the first part of the study, participants will be treated with conservative therapies, and in the second part, they will be treated with non-surgical procedures.

The study includes:
• Questionnaires
• Random assignment to conservative treatment(s)
• Random assignment to a non-surgical procedural treatment
• Almost all visits can be done virtually
• Follow-up visits will be done over the phone or through email

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

Learn more about the study at skoapstudy.org

06/10/2024

The SKOAP research study will compare widely used non-opioid pain treatments to reduce knee pain and improve knee function. In the first part of the study, participants will be treated with conservative therapies, and in the second part, they will be treated with non-surgical procedures.

The study includes:
- Questionnaires
- Random assignment to conservative treatment(s)
- Random assignment to a non-surgical procedural treatment
- Almost all visits can be done virtually
- Follow-up visits will be done over the phone or through email

If you are interested in the research study you can fill out a pre-qualifying form. Participants in the SKOAP study may also earn up to $550 for completing the study.

Learn more about the study at skoapstudy.org

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