Physiotherapist-Led Care for Osteoarthritis
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the idea that Physiotherapist-Led Care for Osteoarthritis is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that Physiotherapist-Led Care for Osteoarthritis can be effective in managing knee and hip pain. One study aimed to improve osteoarthritis management by involving both general practitioners and physiotherapists, focusing on providing information, exercise, and weight control before considering surgery. This approach was found to enhance the quality of care. Another study evaluated a new service delivery model for knee osteoarthritis and found it improved health outcomes compared to usual care. These findings suggest that involving physiotherapists in the care process can lead to better management of osteoarthritis symptoms.12345
What safety data exists for physiotherapist-led care for osteoarthritis?
The provided research does not directly address safety data for physiotherapist-led care for osteoarthritis. However, it discusses various models of care, including physiotherapist-led interventions, aimed at improving osteoarthritis management. These studies focus on the effectiveness, acceptability, and implementation of such models, but do not specifically report on safety outcomes. Further research specifically evaluating safety data would be needed to answer this question comprehensively.12467
Is the physiotherapist-led care model a promising treatment for hip and knee pain in osteoarthritis?
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial to to evaluate the individual and health system impacts of implementing a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for hip and knee pain in Canada.
Research Team
Jordan Miller, PhD
Principal Investigator
Queen's University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who want to see a primary care provider because of hip or knee pain. They must be able to understand, read, and write English. People with cancer or neurodegenerative diseases causing the pain, or those with post-arthroplasty (joint replacement) pain cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Initial Assessment and Screening
Initial assessment and screening by a physiotherapist as the first point of contact
Treatment
Participants receive a brief individualized intervention and additional PT care if needed
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Physiotherapist-led primary care model for hip and knee pain
- Usual physician-led primary care model for hip and knee pain
Physiotherapist-led primary care model for hip and knee pain is already approved in Canada for the following indications:
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Jordan Miller, PT, PhD
Lead Sponsor
Jordan Miller, PT, PhD
Lead Sponsor
The Arthritis Society, Canada
Collaborator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator