Are you interested in managing your pain with a physical activity and healthy eating program delivered 100% at home? Join Dr. Amber Brooks to learn more about the MORPH III study. This study, being conducted by Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Atrium Health, is looking for ways to help people with chronic pain from knee or hip osteoarthritis find a drug-free way to manage their symptoms through movement and healthy eating. Participants may receive in-home group and/or individual coaching sessions using technology that may be provided by the study, including a free Fitbit activity monitoring watch.
This study is funded by the National Institute on Aging. Qualifications for the study include:
1. Must be 65 years of age of older
2. Have pain from hip or knee osteoarthritis
3. Be willing to attend 3 virtual visits, use the MORPH smartphone app, Fitbit monitor, and scale once a week at home.
4. Must not be taking medications for weight loss, osteoporosis, growth hormones or oral steroids.
5. Have little-to-no physical activity for the last 6 months.
6. Have a smartphone or tablet or are willing to use one provided to you.
Are you ready to take control of your pain? Learn more from Dr. Brooks on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11am. To be held at the Evergreens Lifestyle Center, 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Lower Level. For more information, call (336) 373-4816, extension 280.