ROCCK - Clinical Trial

We are doing this study to learn about how weight loss can effect knee cartilage.
If you are interested in participating in our study, please email us at: ROCCK@dm.duke.edu

Obesity and Weight-loss

Adults age 18-45 who:
- Have healthy knees
- Obese with BMI between 30-40

If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Have 3 MRIs over 6 months
- Have blood and urine collected
- Meet weekly for 1 hour weight classes
- Be randomized (like flipping a coin) into one of two groups:
---Group 1: Weight loss group for 6 months
---Group 2: Weight maintenance for 6 months, and weight loss activities offered after the study