Join the Australian Osteoarthritis Research Participant Network

The Osteoarthritis Research Participant Network aims to connect people who would like to take part in osteoarthritis research with osteoarthritis research projects that suit them.

Participants in the network may have osteoarthritis or be at risk of developing osteoarthritis.

To join the network, complete the survey below. When a research project we believe may suit you becomes available, we will notify you via email with further information about the project.

Who are we?

The Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group (OACRG) is a group of osteoarthritis researchers and clinicians based at the Kolling Institute at the University of Sydney.

The group conducts research and other activities to better understand osteoarthritis and to generate evidence to guide the prevention and treatment of OA. The group conducts both Investigator-Initiated and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials in osteoarthritis.

Finding participants for research studies can be challenging, and many people miss out on opportunities to contribute. By joining the OA Research Participant Network, you’ll:

  • Be matched with research projects that suit your needs.

  • Contribute to vital advancements in OA care.

  • Stay informed about new developments in osteoarthritis research.

Joining the Network is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

Why join the Research Participant Network?

What to expect?

Joining is simple and takes just 5-10 minutes. Here’s how it works:

  1. Complete a short survey: Share your basic details and clinical trial preferences.

  2. Stay updated: We may contact you annually to update your information.

  3. Receive invitations: You’ll get up to four invitations per year to participate in relevant studies. It’s entirely your choice whether to join each project.

Would you like to be matched with a clinical trial?

Osteoarthritis Research Network FAQs

  • The OA Research Participant Network is a program led by the Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group at the University of Sydney. It connects people with osteoarthritis (OA) or those at risk of developing OA with research projects that may interest them.

  • The network is led by Prof. David Hunter, the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology, and supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the University of Sydney.

  • The purpose is to match participants with suitable OA research projects, helping advance research on care and treatment for OA.

  • To join, you need to complete a participant survey, which takes 5-10 minutes. Your consent to join will be implied by completing the survey.

  • Yes, you can withdraw at any time by emailing osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au or using the link provided in any invitation emails.

  • You may be contacted up to four times per year for research invitations and once a year to update your details, if necessary. You can also opt-in to receive community newsletters.

  • You can email the OA Research Participant Network team at osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au for additional details.

Ready to join the Osteoarthritis Research Network?

Together we can find better ways to prevent, manage and improve osteoarthritis.

If you have a question or would like further information about the study, please send an email to osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au