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
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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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