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OA Optimization Program for Osteoarthritis

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Symptomatic osteoarthritis referred to the Alberta Hip and Knee Clinic for assessment for total joint replacement surgery
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of the Alberta Obesity Centre program with usual care on patients with obesity and OA who are awaiting surgical evaluation.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 and symptomatic osteoarthritis, who are awaiting joint replacement surgery. It's not suitable for those who can't read or speak English, use email or virtual platforms like Zoom, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have type 1 diabetes, or follow specialized diets.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if adding the Alberta Obesity Centre program to usual care helps people with obesity and osteoarthritis improve their health while waiting for surgery. Participants will receive either standard advice on weight management and activity or be part of an intensive multidisciplinary treatment program.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves lifestyle interventions such as diet advice and physiotherapy rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness from increased physical activity but typically do not involve drug-related risks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have painful joint arthritis and am being evaluated for joint replacement surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Determine the number of adults with osteoarthritis and obesity that are eligible to participate in the trial
The characteristics of these adults with osteoarthritis and obesity who are willing to take part in the trial
The number and percentage of participants retained at 12-months
+1 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in blood lipid profile
Change in blood pressure
Change in body mass
+5 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Alberta Obesity Centre ProgramExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Evidence-based medical management of obesity using a multidisciplinary approach.
Group II: Alberta Healthy Living ProgramActive Control3 Interventions
An integrated community-based chronic disease management program available to residents of Alberta.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Physiotherapy
2014
Completed Phase 4
~4470

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CalgaryLead Sponsor
783 Previous Clinical Trials
845,859 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
994 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
University of British ColumbiaOTHER
1,410 Previous Clinical Trials
1,766,539 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
1,897 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis

Media Library

Physiotherapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05389371 — Phase 1 & 2
Osteoarthritis Research Study Groups: Alberta Obesity Centre Program, Alberta Healthy Living Program
Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial 2023: Physiotherapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05389371 — Phase 1 & 2
Physiotherapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05389371 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the projected number of people who will be participating in this experiment?

"That is correct. The clinical trial detailed on clinicaltrials.gov appears to be recruiting patients at this time. This particular study was first posted on 6/28/2022 and has had no edits since then. They are looking for 70 individuals total from 1 site."

Answered by AI

Are people still being recruited to participate in this experiment?

"Yes, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov points to this fact that this particular trial is looking for participants. This specific trial was originally posted on June 28th, 2022 and was updated on the same day. They are recruiting for a total of 70 patients from 1 location."

Answered by AI

Who else is applying?

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
What site did they apply to?
University of Calgary

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have recently had a complete right knee replacement surgery and know I will require the same for my left knee.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~13 spots leftby Aug 2024