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Physical Therapy
Hybrid Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis (RAPTOR Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Allyn Bove, DPT, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Participant meets American College of Rheumatology criteria for the clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
Participant is aged 40 or over
Must not have
Chronic neurological disorder affecting balance or coordination
Any other disorder that affects balance or gait
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, which is anticipated to take approximately 1 year.
Awards & highlights
Summary
This trial is testing a new way to provide rehabilitation for people with knee pain, using a combination of in-person and remote (telerehabilitation) interventions. The goal is to see if this is feasible and effective.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for rural adults over 40 in western Pennsylvania with knee osteoarthritis, who can visit a clinic twice and have internet plus a device for telehealth. It's not for those with balance/gait disorders, multiple recent falls, or chronic neurological issues affecting coordination.
What is being tested?
The RAPTOR program combines in-person and telehealth physical therapy to see if it's feasible and safe for treating knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function and quality of life in rural patients.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves physical therapy exercises, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, as this is non-invasive treatment, serious side effects are unlikely.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
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I am 40 years old or older.
Exclusion Criteria
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I have a long-term nerve condition that affects my balance or coordination.
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I have a condition that affects my walking or balance.
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I have fallen at least twice in the past year or sought medical help for a fall.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, which is anticipated to take approximately 1 year.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, which is anticipated to take approximately 1 year.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Clinically Important Improvement on ONE Functional Outcome Measure
Recruitment Target
Study-Related Adverse Events / Serious Adverse Events
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
Functional outcome measure: 30-second chair stand test
Functional outcome measure: 40-meter fast-paced walk test
Functional outcome measure: 6-minute walk
+3 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: RAPTOR Physical Therapy InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
RAPTOR intervention: hybrid in-person + telehealth physical therapy care for rural-dwelling individuals with knee osteoarthritis
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,762 Previous Clinical Trials
16,347,976 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
4,777 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Rehabilitation InstituteUNKNOWN
Allyn Bove, DPT, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.I have a long-term nerve condition that affects my balance or coordination.I am willing to visit the Bedford clinic for two sessions with a physical therapist.I have a condition that affects my walking or balance.I have fallen at least twice in the past year or sought medical help for a fall.I am 40 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: RAPTOR Physical Therapy Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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