Text-Messaging Platform for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Memora Platform for PROMIS, Memora Health's Text-Messaging Platform, Memora Platform, Right-Size Clinic Visits for musculoskeletal disorders?
Research suggests that text message interventions can be effective in promoting healthy behavior and managing chronic diseases, including musculoskeletal pain. Although the effects on pain intensity and function are small and inconsistent, text messages have shown potential benefits in treatment adherence and quality of life when used as part of a multicomponent intervention.12345
Is the text-messaging platform for musculoskeletal disorders safe for humans?
How is the Right-Size Clinic Visits treatment for musculoskeletal disorders unique?
The Right-Size Clinic Visits treatment is unique because it uses a text-messaging platform to manage musculoskeletal disorders, which is a low-cost and accessible method that can improve treatment adherence and potentially enhance pain management and quality of life. This approach differs from traditional treatments by incorporating digital communication to support patient care.14101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
Developing novel methods of patient communication is crucial in providing value-based care to orthopedic patients. Healthcare technology platforms have been developed to improve patient communication methods particularly for the administration of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). However, the majority of these interventions rely on web-based platforms that require patients to have computer access. Among American households earning less than $30,000 per year, only 59% have access to a desktop or laptop and just 47% have broadband internet at home compared to mobile phone penetration which is estimated at 95% of which 93% regularly use text messages. The use of phone messaging may be the most effective means to have patients complete PROMs.The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is an NIH-funded, clinically validated method of tracking patient-reported outcomes to efficiently assess patient health status. PROMIS utilizes Item Response Theory (IRT) and computerized adaptive testing (CAT) to improve measurement precision and decrease survey time as compared to traditional PROMs.The purpose of this two-phase study is to utilize Memora Health's text-messaging platform to collect web-based PROMIS CAT surveys from patients (Phase 1) and use this information to right-size clinic visits (Phase 2).
Research Team
Paul Tornetta III, MD
Principal Investigator
Boston Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for orthopedic patients with specific conditions like lumbar fusion, ACL reconstruction, or rotator cuff repair. Participants must have a personal cell phone with internet and speak English primarily. It's not for incarcerated individuals, those who can't read well, or without a cell phone.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Phase 1
Participants complete PROMIS CAT questionnaires via SMS or secure weblink to assess health status and develop recovery curves
Phase 2
Clinic visits are adjusted based on recovery curves; participants receive phone calls or in-person visits based on PROMs
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Memora Platform for PROMIS
- Right-Size Clinic Visits
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston Medical Center
Lead Sponsor