N/A
Completed N=159
Novel Text-Messaging Bot in Patients Undergoing Joint Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis, Knee · Osteoarthritis, Hip
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03388502 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
159
Serious AEs
2.5%
Results posted
Nov 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Time Participating in Home-Based Exercises — 46.4; 37.7 minutes
Summary
This study evaluates the addition of an automated physician-specific text-messaging (SMS) bot in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Half of the patients received the traditional perioperative education and instructions (control group), while the other half were enrolled in their physician's SMS bot (intervention group).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Time Participating in Home-Based Exercises |
46.4; 37.7 | — |
| SECONDARY Knee Range of Motion |
111.9; 108.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Use of Narcotics/Opiates |
22.5; 32.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Mood Score |
7.5; 6.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Calls to the Office |
0.6; 2.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants Reporting Satisfaction With Instruction Clarity |
69; 38 | — |
| SECONDARY Visits to the Emergency Department (ED) |
0; 4 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Inclusion criteria consisted of patients over 18 years of age, scheduled for primary total hip & knee arthroplasty, with smart phone capability, and proficiency in English.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients less than 18 years of age, no smart phone capability, poor English proficiency.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03388502). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.