Remote Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis

Remote Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Knee Osteoarthritis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
480 (estimated)
Sponsor
Tufts Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 50 and older who have knee osteoarthritis. Participants will either take part in online Tai Chi sessions twice a week for 12 weeks or continue with their regular care.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 50 years or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
  • I can access a device for telehealth, like a computer or smartphone.
  • I can understand English and complete study tasks remotely.
  • I can give my consent to participate.
  • I will follow the Tai Chi program if selected for that group.
  • I will not take part in Tai Chi if I'm in the Routine Care group.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently practicing Tai Chi.
  • I have serious medical conditions that affect my safety during Tai Chi.
  • I have had or plan to have a total knee replacement during the study.
  • I cannot walk independently or get up from a chair without help.
  • I have severe depression with a specific score on a depression test.
  • I have suicidal thoughts as indicated by a specific score on a depression test.
  • I am taking part in another trial within 30 days before this one.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this pragmatic randomized trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of remote Tai Chi to treat knee pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: * Compared to routine care, will patients with Knee OA receiving remote Tai Chi exhibit greater improvement in knee-related pain (WOMAC pain score, primary outcome), pain interference (PROMIS-Pain Int…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 50 years or older with clinician diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis * Active patient within a participating healthcare system * A score of 40 (visual analog version) or greater on at least 1 item of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (…
Contacts

Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc

617-636-3251

Chenchen.Wang@tuftsmedicine.org

CONTACT

Sherwood Alexis, MHA, MBA

617-636-2612

sherwood.alexis@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

CONTACT