CompletedNot Applicable

Physical Activity Pathway for Patients With Osteoarthritis in Primary Care (OA-PCP) (R33)

United States240 participantsStarted 2020-11-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test an osteoarthritis (OA) primary care Physical activity Care Pathway (OA-PCP), a scalable intervention that includes: 1) a practical process for physical inactivity screening in primary care, 2) a brief, tailored physical activity (PA) counseling intervention via telephone, 3) connection of patients with community programs and other resources to support PA, and 4) follow-up with patients to deliver additional appropriate counseling and referrals to PA resources. This program will be compared to another program that provides education on a variety of topics important to understanding osteoarthritis (OA) and its care.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 or older * One other chronic health condition that qualified under Chronic Care Management (CCM) guidelines, including: diabetes, depression, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ischemic heart disease, stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA), peripheral vascular disease, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, HIV/AIDS, chronic kidney disease, hepatitis (chronic \& viral B \& C) and osteoporosis * Current Joint Symptoms * Self-reported physical activity \<150 minutes per week * Willing to make a change in PA over the next 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pain in chest when performing physical activity * Pain in chest when not performing physical activity * Loss of balance because of dizziness or loss of consciousness * Recommendation from doctor to only perform physical activity under medical supervision * No documented diagnosis of knee or hip OA * Dementia or other memory loss condition * Active diagnosis of psychosis * Active Substance abuse disorder * Total knee or hip replacement surgery, meniscus tear, ligament tear, or other significant lower extremity injury or surgery in the last 6 months * Severe hearing or visual impairment * Serious/terminal illness as indicated by referral to hospice or palliative care * Unstable angina * Hospitalization for cardiovascular event in last 6 months * History of ventricular tachycardia * Unstable chronic obst…

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.

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?

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

Change From Baseline to Month 6 in Objectively Assessed Physical Activity (Accelerometer)

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 6 (Follow-up)

Change From Baseline to Month 12 for Minutes in Objectively Assessed Physical Activity (Accelerometer)

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 12 (Follow-up)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04533711

SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-04

Results submitted2024-09-19

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