Impact of watching knee injection preparation on treatment effectiveness for osteoarthritis
The Impact of Procedural Awareness of Knee Injections for Osteoarthritis on Patient Perceptions of Effectiveness
This study tests if watching the preparation of knee injections helps adults with osteoarthritis feel better about their treatment results.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 158 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ArthroBiologix Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamilton, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT04111718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether patients receiving intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for knee osteoarthritis experience different outcomes based on their awareness of the preparatory steps involved in the procedure. Participants will either observe the preparation of the PRP injections or not, and the study aims to assess how this observation influences their perceptions of treatment effectiveness. The study targets adults aged 50-80 diagnosed with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and will evaluate the impact of procedural awareness on patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 50-80 with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with inflammatory osteoarthritis or those unable to maintain follow-up may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the perceived effectiveness of knee injections for osteoarthritis, leading to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of procedural awareness in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown that patient engagement can positively influence treatment outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult men or women ages 50-80 years * Diagnosis of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee based on clinical and radiographic criteria * Provision of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with inflammatory osteoarthritis * Open wounds or sores over the knee joint * Patients that will likely have problems, in the judgement of the investigators, with maintaining follow-up
Where this trial is running
Hamilton, Ontario
- ArthroBiologix — Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Moin Khan, FRCSC — McMaster University
- Study coordinator: Steven Phillips, MSc
- Email: steve.phillips@myorthoevidence.com
- Phone: 289-337-5717
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.