Positive Minds, Strong Joints for Knee Osteoarthritis
(PMSJ Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it does exclude those who have received certain treatments like knee injections or physical therapy recently.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Positive Minds, Strong Joints for Knee Osteoarthritis?
Research suggests that building positive psychological skills, like gratitude, can help reduce pain and improve functioning in people with knee osteoarthritis. This approach is part of a broader effort to explore non-drug treatments that focus on mental and emotional well-being to manage osteoarthritis symptoms.12345
Is the Positive Minds, Strong Joints treatment safe for humans?
How is the Positive Minds, Strong Joints treatment different from other treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
The Positive Minds, Strong Joints treatment is unique because it focuses on building positive psychological skills, like gratitude, to reduce symptoms and improve well-being, rather than just addressing physical symptoms. This psychosocial approach is less explored in osteoarthritis treatment compared to traditional physical therapies or medications.39101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
The aim of this research study is to test the feasibility of a physical and mental health intervention (Positive Minds, Strong Joints or PMSJ) for Black adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Black adults over 50 with knee osteoarthritis, living in specific Boston neighborhoods, and receiving care at BMC or a CHC. Participants must have moderate to severe knee pain, a BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2, and show signs of depression or anxiety. They need to be available for the study duration and intervention sessions, and speak English well enough to understand the procedures.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a one-hour individual session of psychoeducation, mindfulness, and cognitive behavior therapy skills for 10 weeks via a HIPAA-protected zoom video-call or over the telephone. They also receive a community-based group exercise and pain education program once a week for 10 weeks.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with surveys conducted at multiple time points.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Positive Minds, Strong Joints
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston University Charles River Campus
Lead Sponsor
Rheumatology Research Foundation
Collaborator