ReDI-2: Virtual home-based rehabilitation for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Adapting Rehabilitation Delivery for Maximum Impact at Home-2 (ReDI-2)
This project will test whether 12 weeks of one-on-one or small-group virtual physical therapy helps rural Albertans with hip or knee osteoarthritis manage their condition better than usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 270 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonton, Alberta) |
| Trial ID | NCT07055113 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
ReDI-2 enrolls rural Albertans with confirmed hip or knee osteoarthritis who are not on a surgical waitlist and not currently receiving physiotherapy. Participants continue usual osteoarthritis care for 12 weeks, complete questionnaires, then are randomized to 12 weeks of either individual virtual physical therapy (IPT) or group virtual physical therapy (GPT) delivered by licensed physiotherapists over Zoom. Both programs use identical content (education, exercise, and personalized goal-setting) with the only difference being one-to-one versus small-group delivery; GPT uses two therapists and Zoom breakout rooms for individual goal-setting. The primary outcome is change in patient activation measured by the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM), with additional functional and self-management outcomes measured as secondary endpoints.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking rural Albertans with confirmed hip or knee osteoarthritis who are not on a joint replacement waitlist, not currently attending physiotherapy, and who have access to a Zoom-capable device.
Not a fit: Patients likely to receive little or no benefit include those already awaiting joint replacement surgery, those currently receiving physiotherapy, individuals without reliable internet or a Zoom-capable device, and non-English speakers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could make effective physiotherapy more accessible for rural patients and improve self-management, physical activity, and daily functioning at home.
How similar studies have performed: Previous telerehabilitation and virtual physiotherapy studies for osteoarthritis have shown promising improvements in pain, function, and access, but direct head-to-head comparisons of individual versus group virtual formats are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with confirmed hip or knee OA, but deemed to not require total joint arthroplasty (i.e., not on the surgical waitlist) * Not currently be attending physiotherapy * Reside outside of Edmonton or nearby communities * English-speaking * with access to a Zoom-friendly device (smart phone, tablet, laptop). Exclusion Criteria: • Patients who are not meeting the inclusion criteria are not eligible.
Where this trial is running
Edmonton, Alberta
- Edmonton Bone and Joint Centre — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lauren Beaupre, PT, PhD
- Email: lauren.beaupre@ualberta.ca
- Phone: 780-492-8626
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.