N/A
N=24
Group Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00642772 ↗Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) — 43.3; 34.1 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Group Physical Therapy (Other)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Primary completion
- Sep 2008
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) |
43.3; 34.1 | — |
Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and disability. Physical therapy is a key part of treatment for OA, but VA Medical Centers are often limited in their capacity to provide physical therapy services for veterans with knee OA. The goal of this study is to perform a preliminary work on a group-based physical therapy program for veterans with knee osteoarthritis (OA), in preparation for a larger project. This work will allow us to assess the feasibility of conducting group-based physical therapy program and to plan a larger grant submission based on the findings of this initial study. We hypothesize that the group-based program will be feasible to administer and will result in improved pain and function.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Radiographic Evidence of Knee Osteoarthritis and a Clinician's Diagnosis
- Current knee symptoms
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of other rheumatological conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia) - Other health-related problem that would prevent safe participation in a physical therapy program - Currently undergoing physical therapy for knee OA, participation in another interventional study, scheduled or on waiting list for joint replacement surgery, resident of nursing home
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00642772). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.