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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Positive Minds Strong Joints for Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06493903
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this research study is to test the feasibility of a physical and mental health intervention (Positive Minds, Strong Joints or PMSJ) for Black adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Time commitment: about 26 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age≥50
- BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2
- Self-identify as Black (including African American)
- Knee pain ≥4/10 on a 11 numeric scale over the past week
- Scored 5 or more on either the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and/or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)
You likely can't join if
- Knee, hip or ankle replacement
- Intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid knee injection within 3 months
- Knee surgery within past 6 months
- Currently receiving or received within 3-months any PT for knee OA
- Currently receiving or received within 3 months any mental health intervention (excluding pharmacologic treatments)
- Planning to initiate physical therapy for joint or low back pain in the next 3months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age≥50
- BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2
- Self-identify as Black (including African American)
- Knee pain ≥4/10 on a 11 numeric scale over the past week
- Scored 5 or more on either the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and/or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)
- Can speak and understand English at a sufficient level to understand the study procedures and informed consent
- Available for study duration
- Able to attend remote sessions
- Knee, hip or ankle replacement
- Intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid knee injection within 3 months
- Knee surgery within past 6 months
- Currently receiving or received within 3-months any PT for knee OA
- Currently receiving or received within 3 months any mental health intervention (excluding pharmacologic treatments)
- Planning to initiate physical therapy for joint or low back pain in the next 3months
- Planning to initiate any mental health treatment (excluding pharmacologic treatments) in the next 1 month.
- Systemic inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
- Neurologic conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- Contraindications to starting an exercise program.
- Suspected substance abuse
- Lack capacity to consent
- Pregnancy (self-report)
- Participation in another clinical trial for any joint or muscle pain
- Planning for a major surgery in the next 6 months
- Having high risk mental health symptoms (active suicidality, bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia)
- Receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, 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 study runs about 26 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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