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Behavioural Intervention

Exercise Program for Knee Osteoarthritis

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Ernest Vina, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Arizona

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

* ≥ 50 years of age

* Meet American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee OA WOMAC pain score of ≥4 and at least moderate pain (score 2) for at least 2 questions

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 month follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new program to help Hispanic individuals with knee osteoarthritis increase their exercise and physical activity. Participants will be paired with a family member or friend. Some pairs will receive

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Hispanic individuals over 50 with chronic knee pain and diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. Participants must have internet access to attend video sessions and be accompanied by a family member or friend who will also participate.

What is being tested?

The study compares two approaches: one includes educational sessions, muscle strengthening exercises, and activities to encourage regular physical activity via live video; the other offers only educational sessions about osteoarthritis.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves general physical activity, education, and muscle strengthening, side effects may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or joint pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 50 years old or older.

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I have knee pain from arthritis that matches specific criteria.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Adherence with muscle strengthening program

Adherence with physical activity plan

Educational sessions attended

+2 more

Secondary study objectives

Osteoarthritis disease severity

Physical activity

Physical activity (self-report)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Treatments include educational sessions about OA, a muscle strengthening program, and a program that will aim to promote regular physical activity involving dyads

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Treatment only includes live video educational sessions about OA

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Education

2017

N/A

~4790

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met