SilverSneakers Program for Seniors with Osteoarthritis

Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors With Osteoarthritis

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Osteoarthritis Physical Inactivity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
1,454 (estimated)
Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults with osteoarthritis who want to participate in the SilverSneakers exercise program. Participants will receive materials in the mail and phone calls to help them get involved in the program.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 65 years old or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip or knee.
  • I have hip or knee pain due to my osteoarthritis.
  • I have been enrolled in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan for at least one year.
  • I have never used SilverSneakers before.
  • I can speak English or Spanish.
  • I am mentally and physically able to provide consent.

You may not be able to join if

  • Another person in my household is joining this study.
  • I am enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
  • I am receiving hospice care or live in a long-term care facility.
  • I receive care from a delegated provider.
  • I do not have a valid mailing address.

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 aim of this pragmatic randomized controlled trial is to test the effects of a brief proactive care intervention involving mailed material and two phone calls on: (1) increasing participation in SilverSneakers exercise programs among older adults with osteoarthritis; (2) improving physical, social and psychological outcomes identified as important to older adults with osteoarthritis; and (3) re…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 and older. * ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for hip, knee, or general osteoarthritis. * Positive response to a standardized question from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey that asks if patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis/arthritis and self-report confirmation of hip and…
Contacts

Liza S. Rovniak, PhD, MPH

717-531-8161

lrovniak@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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