Effect of an Information- and Self-management App for People With Knee Osteoarthritis (NCT07603973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of an Information- and Self-management App for People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Norway204 participantsStarted 2025-10-30
Plain-language summary
The primary aim of the trial is to assess if an information- and self-management app provided in the period between referral and consultation in specialist healthcare can improve knowledge about osteoarthritis and decision quality during consultation in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
204 patients will be randomized to either being on the waiting list for consultation, accessing publically available information about osteoarthritis (control group) or getting access to an 8-week information- and self-management intervention delivered through the Genus app prior to consultation.
Pasients with answer questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks (intervention group only), 8 weeks, post consultation and 1 and 2 years after consultation.
The Genus app contains information videos, exercise videos, quizzes, feedback and questionnaires provided in a progressive order over an 8 week period.
Who can participate
Age range
50 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women \> 50 years referred to specialist healthcare for knee OA management
Exclusion Criteria:
* Received joint replacement or are under consideration for revision in the referred joint
* Have undergone joint replacement surgery in opposite knee
* Have uncontrolled serious comorbidities
* Have cognitive deficits
* Are seeking care for recent knee trauma conditions (less than 6 months after trauma) or mainly psoriatic/rheumatoid arthritis
* Unable to understand Norwegian
* Do not possess a smartphone
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
1
Knee Osteoathritis Knowlegde Scale (KOAKS)
Timeframe: Baseline, 8 weeks, approx. 2-4 months after baseline (1 day after consultation (post consultation))
2
Decision Conflict Scale (DCS)
Timeframe: approx. 2-4 months after baseline (1 day after consultation (post consultation))