Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Self Management Program on Changes in Physical Activity Level … (NCT02598804) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Self Management Program on Changes in Physical Activity Level of Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Spa Therapy
France172 participantsStarted 2015-07
Plain-language summary
The primary purpose is to evaluate the benefit of an education action of exercise on the level of physical activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis with the waning of a spa treatment for three weeks, three months after the start of the cure.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients, male or female, aged 50 to 75 years.
* Patients with knee osteoarthritis clinical criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
* Patient affiliated to a social security scheme (beneficiary entitled)
* Patient registered spa
* Patient has given its consent in writing to
Exclusion Criteria:
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial tested a self-management program combined with spa therapy for knee osteoarthritis — given my current activity level and knee symptoms, is this kind of structured self-management and exercise approach something that could realistically work for me?
2The trial measured physical activity levels using a questionnaire called the IPAQ Short Form at 3 months — what does that timeframe tell us about whether the benefits, if any, are short-term or likely to last longer?
3Since this trial has been completed, has my doctor seen the published results, and do they show meaningful improvements in how active patients were able to be after the program?
4This study combined spa therapy with education and exercise — is spa therapy something that's accessible or covered for me, and would my doctor consider it a worthwhile part of managing my knee osteoarthritis alongside standard treatments?
5Given that this trial was not assigned a specific phase and focused on a lifestyle-based program rather than a drug or device, how does the evidence from a study like this compare to other non-surgical options my doctor might recommend for knee osteoarthritis?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Level of physical activity at 3 month, with score on IPAQ Short form