Creating a center to improve arthritis management and support.
Official title: Establishing a Collaborating Center for OACareTools PLUS (OACareTools Primary care-Led Usability & Scalability Study) and a Coordinating Center for an Arthritis Management & Wellbeing Research Network
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11047294 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people with arthritis, especially those who might not get the best care, by finding better ways for patients to take charge of their health and work with their doctors on things like exercise and weight management.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006837-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047294 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults suffering from arthritis, particularly those from underrepresented populations such as Blacks, Latinos, and rural residents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with arthritis who are already receiving adequate management and support may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a center focused on enhancing the management of arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, through better patient engagement and self-management strategies. It will develop a framework to improve healthcare provider referrals and patient participation in evidence-based interventions, such as physical activity and weight management. The project specifically addresses the needs of underrepresented populations who face greater challenges in arthritis care. By fostering collaboration within a research network, the initiative seeks to create practical solutions for improving arthritis management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved arthritis management and better quality of life for patients through enhanced self-management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving patient engagement in self-management strategies for chronic diseases, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ammerman, Alice S — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Ammerman, Alice S
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Collaborating Center for Arthritis Care Tools and a Coordinating Center for an Arthritis Management & Wellbeing Network
A coordinated NIH program aims to improve how primary care providers refer people with arthritis to evidence-based, self-management programs and to boost participation, especially among groups facing disparities.
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Helping people with osteoarthritis get proven self-care support through primary care and a new arthritis wellbeing network
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.