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Lead
University of Florida
With
American Pain Society
Up to sixty adults with chronic knee pain with or/at risk of knee osteoarthritis will be randomized to one of three groups: food restriction (20 participants), glucose administration (20 participants), or control (20 participants). Participants will attend four sessions over a two to three week period.
Age
50–85
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Adults with chronic knee pain with or/at risk of knee osteoarthritis
You may not be if
Concurrent medical condition that could confound outcome measures or limit the ability to participate completely in the protocol including: neurological conditions (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and/or seizures)
History of a head injury or stroke
Diabetes or taking medications to control blood sugar
Mental health issues resulting in hospitalization or outpatient treatment in the past year, and/or psychotropic medication use
Current issue or history of treatment for alcohol or other substance abuse
Cognitive function \< or = 22 on the Mini-Mental Status Exam
Pregnancy
A baseline fasting blood sugar (plasma glucose \> 7mmol/L) or persisting blood pressure \>150/95.
Heart condition such as a prior heart attack, heart surgery (including a stent), frequent chest pain or heart failure
Inability to complete the EEG portion of the study
