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Activity Tracker + Motivational Coaching for Knee Replacement Recovery (KArAT Trial)
KArAT Trial Summary
This trial is investigating whether TAC(MI)+FI or a physical activity tracker intervention can increase post-TKR PA and QoL, and whether TAC(MI)+FI is more effective than the physical activity tracker intervention.
KArAT Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowKArAT Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.KArAT Trial Design
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- My main reason for needing a knee replacement is osteoarthritis.I am between 40 and 85 years old.I am scheduled for a surgery related to my bones or muscles within 6 months after my first knee replacement.I use a cane for walking, not a wheelchair.I do not speak English.I have a type of inflammatory arthritis.Subjects must comply with wrist-worn and waist-worn physical activity tracker protocols for ≥4/7 days of the week for ≥10 hours/day for at least 1 week prior to surgery.I am scheduled for a knee replacement at one of the specified centers.My main reason for knee replacement is osteoarthritis.You have psychological issues that make it difficult for you to take part in the study.I have been diagnosed with dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, or diabetes with nerve damage.You have a baseline average of less than 5,000 steps/day.I have a device like a computer or smartphone to sync a wrist activity tracker.I am between 40 and 85 years old.I meet the daily step goal set during the trial's initial phase.I have a device like a computer or smartphone to sync a wrist-worn activity tracker.
- Group 1: Arm2
- Group 2: Arm1
- Group 3: Arm3
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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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In what geographical areas is this medical experiment being conducted?
"Currently, 6 different clinical sites are welcoming patients into this medical trial. These locations include Chicago, Buffalo and Columbia among a few others. To minimize travel commitments for those interested in the study, it's advised to select the centre that is nearest you."
Are participants of advanced age eligible to partake in this study?
"The eligibility for this trial necessitates that participants are 45-80 years old. 38 trials exist to help those under 18, while 675 studies support elderly individuals over 65."
Are individuals currently eligible to join this trial?
"According to the data accessible on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is not presently recruiting patients since it was last updated on July 19th 2021. Nevertheless, there are 711 other research projects that are currently taking in participants for their studies."
Is enrollment for this trial still open?
"In order to be included in this research trial, applicants must have arthrosis and should fall between the ages of 45-80. Altogether 600 people are sought for recruitment."
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