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Official title Expanding Exercise Programming for Veterans Through Telehealth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05666167
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a group telehealth exercise program for Veterans with lower extremity osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This is a randomized pilot trial where Veterans (n=50) receive a group telehealth exercise program (3 months), followed by an exercise maintenance phase (6 months) that includes either text messaging alone or text messaging plus group telehealth exercise booster sessions.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- diagnosis of symptomatic knee or hip OA
- Veterans at Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Primary Care Clinics with at least one VA visit within the past year
- physically inactive (add definition)
You likely can't join if
- No telephone access
- hip or knee surgery or acute meniscus or anterior cruciate ligament tear in the past six months
- recent hospitalization for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular event
- serious mental health condition or behavioral issues precluding participating in group exercise
- terminal illness
- motor neuron diseases
See the full eligibility criteria
- diagnosis of symptomatic knee or hip OA
- Veterans at Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Primary Care Clinics with at least one VA visit within the past year
- physically inactive (add definition)
- No telephone access
- hip or knee surgery or acute meniscus or anterior cruciate ligament tear in the past six months
- recent hospitalization for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular event
- serious mental health condition or behavioral issues precluding participating in group exercise
- terminal illness
- motor neuron diseases
- severely impaired hearing, vision, or speech
- non-English speaking
- current participation in another OA or exercise intervention or lifestyle change study
- other self-reported or study team/primary care physician deemed health condition that would prohibit participation in the study
- no primary care physician visit in past 12 months
- pregnant women
- insufficient internet connectivity to participate in group telehealth
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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