Program to increase exercise among Hispanics with knee osteoarthritis
Mobilizing Hispanics With Knee Osteoarthritis Using a Dyad-based Approach: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new exercise program to see if it helps Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis stay active and feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tucson, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06522906 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate a culturally tailored intervention designed to enhance exercise and physical activity in Hispanic individuals suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Participants, along with a family member or close friend, will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group that includes live video consultations with educational sessions and a muscle strengthening program, or a control group receiving only educational sessions. The study will assess feasibility based on recruitment numbers and attendance, as well as participant satisfaction through surveys conducted before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hispanic individuals aged 50 and older with chronic knee pain and a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or have conditions that prevent them from exercising may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical activity levels and quality of life for Hispanic patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in culturally tailored interventions for increasing physical activity, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hispanic/Latino ethnicity * ≥ 50 years of age * Access to a device with internet connection * Chronic, frequent knee pain (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey criteria) * Meet American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee OA WOMAC pain score of ≥4 and at least moderate pain (score 2) for at least 2 questions Exclusion Criteria: * Unknown or non-Hispanic ethnicity * Condition that prevents ability to provide consent * Illness with a life expectancy \<12 months * History of arthroplasty or prosthetic leg * Inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout) * Condition that prevents exercise or physical activity (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease)
Where this trial is running
Tucson, Arizona
- Banner University Medical Center — Tucson, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ernest Vina, MD — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Jazmin Dagnino
- Email: jazmindagnino@arizona.edu
- Phone: (520) 621-6823
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.