At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Radiographic evidence of hip or knee osteoarthritis
- ✓Current or persistent joint symptoms (pain, aching, stiffness)
- ✕Other rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia)
- ✕Hospitalization for stroke or cardiovascular event within past 3 months
- ✕Metastatic cancer
- ✕Active psychosis
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Self-Management of Osteoarthritis: A Tailored, Telephone-based Intervention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Health Education and Osteoarthritis Self-Management for Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 523 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether a telephone-based self-management intervention improves pain, physical function, and other outcomes among veterans with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
12-month intervention consisting of monthly phone calls about common health conditions and screening. Also includes written educational materials on these topics.
12-month intervention consisting of monthly phone calls about topics related to self-care for osteoarthritis. Also includes written educational materials on these topics. Participants set goals and action plans, with assistance from health educator, about managing their osteoarthritis.