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Improving Physical Activity Using an Online Monitoring Tool: a New Model of Care for Knee Osteoarthritis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Education session, Fitbit Flex, and remote coaching by a PT and Same intervention with a 2 month delay for Knee Osteoarthritis and Joint Diseases. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Physical activity is an essential first-line treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, a 2013 systematic review found only 13% met the activity recommendation of 150 minutes or more per week. The primary goal of this randomized controlled trail is to assess the efficacy of a physical activity counseling model, involving a group education session, the use of Fitbit Flex (a wireless physical activity tracking device), and online/telephone coaching by a physiotherapist (PT), to improve physical activity and reduce sedentary time in patients with knee OA. Engaging in regular physical activity can have the additional benefit of improving cognitive functioning.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive a brief education session, use of a commercially available physical activity tracker called Fitbit Flex, and remote counseling by a PT. Intervention will be received immediately.
The Delayed Intervention Group will receive the same intervention as the Immediate Intervention Group, but with a 2 month delay.