CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Structured Info and Adapted Exercise in OA

Sweden317 participantsStarted 2009-04

Plain-language summary

Physical activity level is measured at baseline and after 3 and 12 months after structured information and individually adapted exercise for patients with osteoarthritis in hip or knee. The hypothesis of this study is that a supported self management of osteoarthritis program will increase the level of physical activity in patients with osteoarthritis in hip or knee. The second hypothesis is that patients with osteoarthritis in knee will increase their level of physical activity more than patients with osteoarthritis in hip.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age between 18 and 75 years old.
. Patients with clinically verified OA, coming to see a physical therapist for the Supported self-management of osteoarthritis program.

Exclusion criteria

. Other serious disorders causing hip or knee pain (e.g. tumor, rheumatic arthritis, sequel hip fracture).
. Other symptoms more aggravating than the OA problem (e.g. chronic pain, fibromyalgia, cardio-respiratory dysfunction, spinal condition).
. Total joint replacement surgery within the past 12 months.
. Other surgery of knee or hip within the past 3 months.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Level of Physical Activity/Sedentary Time

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months and 12 months

Level of Physical Activity/Low Activity

Timeframe: baseline, 3 months and12 months

Level of Physical Activity/Moderate-vigorous Activity

Timeframe: baseline, 3 month and 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02022566

SponsorLund University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-12

Results submitted2019-03-25

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