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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.
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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…
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) reducing costly osteoarthritis-related health service use. Approximately 1,454 older adults with osteoarthritis who have SilverSneakers access through their Medicare Advantage plan, but no prior SilverSneakers use, will be recruited to participate across the United States. Key outcome measures will be assessed over a two-year follow-up period.
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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…
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/or knee pain due to their osteoarthritis/arthritis.
* Continuous enrollment for at least one year in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan which provides free SilverSneakers access and both medical and prescription drug coverage.
* Not currently or previously enrolled in SilverSneakers.
* Speak English or Spanish.
* Physical/mental capacity to provide informed consent, based on not having an ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for dementia and being able to answer three questions to verify comprehension of the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Another person in the same household is enrolling/enrolled in the study (to prevent treatment contamination, only one participant per household can participate).
* Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment due to limited data accessibility for this group.
* Receiving hospice care or under long-term institutional care (Part C) due to limited data accessibility for this group.
* Receiving care from a provider credentialed through a delegated arrangement (i.e., delegated provider), due to limited data accessibility for this group.
* Lack of a valid mailing address in the Humana medical claims databases.
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