Health Aid for Knee Osteoarthritis

Part of paid clinical trials in Austin, Texas.

Sponsor
David Ring
Study ID
NCT07669532
Status
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 89 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Health Aid — OTHER
    Patients review a health aid addressing misconceptions about knee osteoarthritis during the visit
  • Decision Aid — OTHER
    Patients review a decision aid describing treatment options for knee osteoarthritis during the visit

Study Details

Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty with daily activities. Many patients interpret these symptoms as signs of ongoing joint damage, which can influence their expectations and decisions about treatment. This randomized controlled trial compares three approaches used during a routine orthopedic visit: a health aid, a decision aid, and usual care. The health aid is designed to improve patients' understanding of knee osteoarthritis by addressing common misconceptions and helping patients develop a more accurate and less distressing understanding of their condition. The decision aid provides structured information about treatment options. In the usual care group, patients receive standard clinical consultation without additional educational materials. The main goal of the study is to evaluate differences in patients' understanding of knee osteoarthritis immediately after the clinic visit. Secondary outcomes include patients' interest in additional care options such as imaging, physical therapy, injections, and surgery, as well as measures of trust in the clinician and care experience. The results of this study may help improve how information is communicated to patients with knee osteoarthritis and guide future approaches to patient education and shared decision-making.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
159 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • No Intervention: Usual Care (Control)
    Standard clinical visit without additional educational material
  • Other: Health Aid
    Patients review a health aid addressing misconceptions about knee osteoarthritis during the visit
  • Other: Decision Aid
    Patients review a decision aid describing treatment options for knee osteoarthritis during the visit

Primary Outcome Measure

Post-visit misconception score [ Time Frame: Measured once, immediately following consultation with the musculoskeletal specialist ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Texas At AustinAustinTexas78712
David Ring, MD,PHD
[email protected]
617-792-9848

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By research site
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