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Behavioural Intervention

Physical Activity Program for Dementia and Chronic Pain

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Annalisa Na, PT, PhD
Research Sponsored by Drexel University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 60 or older
Knee pain is at least 2 out of 10 on average.
Must not have
No care partner who is also willing to participate
Recent knee surgery in the last 1-year
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at study completion, an average of 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to create an exercise program for knee osteoarthritis that is suitable for individuals with memory problems. The study consists of two parts: Part 1 involves interviews with individuals aged

Who is the study for?
This trial is for community-dwelling adults aged 60 or older with memory issues and knee pain, not living in nursing homes. It's also for their care partners and clinicians experienced with this demographic. Participants must be able to complete an interview about their experiences.
What is being tested?
The study aims to create a tailored physical activity program specifically designed for older adults with both knee osteoarthritis and cognitive impairments. The effectiveness of the developed program will be tested in the second part of the study.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical activity, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or discomfort associated with exercise. However, as it's nonpharmacological, drug-related side effects are not expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 60 years old or older.
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My average knee pain is at least a 2 on a scale of 10.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have a care partner willing to join the study with me.
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I had knee surgery within the last year.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at study completion, an average of 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at study completion, an average of 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
Perception of program
Program parameters
Secondary study objectives
Numeric Pain Score
Zarit Burden Interview-Short Form

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Tailored Physical Activity Program for PainExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Specific characteristics of the intervention delivered in Phase 2 will be based on the information gathered from stakeholders in Phase 1.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Drexel UniversityLead Sponsor
154 Previous Clinical Trials
48,166 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
1,782 Previous Clinical Trials
28,184,053 Total Patients Enrolled
Annalisa Na, PT, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDrexel University
~27 spots leftby May 2027
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