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Physiotherapist Led Triage in Primary Care for Patients With Hip or Knee OA

276 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

The overall aim with the study is to evaluate physiotherapist led triage in primary care compared to usual care (assessment by an orthopaedic surgeon in an orthopaedic department) for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis referred for orthopaedic consultation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Patients with hip or knee OA assessed by a GP at any of the included health care centers in the study, and referred on for orthopaedic consultation to any of the included hospitals in the Västra Götaland. Inclusion Criteria: * primary OA in hip or knee * understands and speak Swedish Exclusion Criteria (if stated in the referral) * Previously been assessed for the same condition by an orthopaedic surgeon * Referred by an orthopaedic surgeon * Secondary OA due to fractures or osteonecrosis of the femoral head * Referral to a specific orthopaedic surgeon

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

"I received the best possible examination and treatment (as far as I can tell)"

Timeframe: Within a week after assessment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06187116

SponsorVastra Gotaland Region

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

Contact for this trial

Karin S Samsson, PhD

+46702526260 karin.samsson@vgregion.se

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.