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N/ACompleted· 159 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Automated Text Messaging (SMS) Bot (intervention group) +1 moreother
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Effectiveness of a Novel Text-Messaging Bot in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Rush University Medical Center·interventional·Posted Jan 3, 2018·Updated Nov 22, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Automated Text Messaging (SMS) Bot (intervention group) and Routine perioperative education & teaching (control group) for Osteoarthritis, Knee and Osteoarthritis, Hip. Completed, enrolled 159 participants.

Detailed 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).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsOsteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedJan 3, 2018
Enrollment StartNov 21, 2016
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2017
Study CompletionOct 1, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 8 monthsPosted 8.5 years ago

Interventions

Automated Text Messaging (SMS) Bot (intervention group)other

Patients will be enrolled in an 'Automated Text Messaging (SMS) Bot (intervention group)' which is a computer program that sends patients timely reminders, instructions, and videos to help them prepare and recover from surgery.

Routine perioperative education & teaching (control group)other

Patients will receive the 'Routine perioperative education \& teaching (control group)' and will not be enrolled in the physician-specific SMS bot.