Exercise Support for Knee Osteoarthritis in Veterans
Rehabilitation for Arthritis of The Knee: mainTaining Improvement for Veterans
Recruiting
Phase 3
Interventional Study
Osteoarthritis, Knee
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 254 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for veterans with knee osteoarthritis who are starting physical therapy. Participants will receive support and encouragement to maintain their exercise routine over two years with follow-up visits.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with chronic knee osteoarthritis.
- I am between 40 and 90 years old.
- I am starting physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis within the next month.
- I have completed at least 4 appointments with my physical therapist.
- I can safely participate in ongoing exercise.
- I can sync my Fitbit at least monthly.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not have a smartphone that can interact with the program.
- I cannot walk 2 blocks without assistance.
- I have poorly controlled inflammatory arthritis.
- My doctor believes my life expectancy is less than 1 year.
- I have severe heart failure or unstable angina.
- I have severe pain in an area other than my knee that limits daily function.
- I do not speak English well enough to understand messages.
- I am pregnant.
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 aims are to determine whether 1) an incentive based on behaviorally-enhanced gamification and social incentives and 2) health coaching can promote adherence to exercise and physical activity after physical therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA). The research design is a randomized clinical trial with factorial design
This randomized clinical trial of 254 patients using a factorial desig…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis or chronic knee osteoarthritis.
* Age between 40-90 years
* Initiating physical therapy for KOA (has initial appointment within the next month or had first PT visit within the last 7 days)
* To be randomized: PT feels that they are able to safely and reliabl…
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