Knee Osteoarthritis study: Remote Tai Chi
Official title Remote Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06384898
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if doing Tai Chi online improves knee pain and quality of life compared to standard care. It also checks if it reduces the need for pain medicine and doctor visits.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults who have knee osteoarthritis and experience knee pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will either join online Tai Chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks or continue with their usual medical care. They will complete surveys about their pain and health.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for 12 months, with online classes for the first 12 weeks and follow-up checks for the rest of the year.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 100
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 50 years or older with clinician diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
- Active patient within a participating healthcare system
- A score of 40 (visual analog version) or greater on at least 1 item of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)...
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Access to a telehealth-capable device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone
You likely can't join if
- Current participation in Tai Chi practice
- Serious medical conditions (e.g., dementia, significant neurological deficits or neurodegenerative disorder, active cancer treatment, psychosis...
- Prior total knee replacement or planned total knee replacement during the study period
- Inability to ambulate independently or rise from a chair without assistance
- Reports severe depression defined by a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) score of 29 or more.
- Reports suicidal ideations defined by a score on BDI-II item of 2 or 3 ('I would like to kill myself' or 'I would kill myself if I had the chance').
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 50 years or older with clinician diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
- Active patient within a participating healthcare system
- A score of 40 (visual analog version) or greater on at least 1 item of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain subscale (range of 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater...
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Access to a telehealth-capable device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Ability to complete study procedures remotely in English
- If assigned by chance to the Tai Chi group, willing to comply with the Tai Chi program (twice-a-week remote sessions for 12 weeks)
- If assigned by chance to the Routine Care group, willing to abstain from Tai Chi programs until completion of the study
- Current participation in Tai Chi practice
- Serious medical conditions (e.g., dementia, significant neurological deficits or neurodegenerative disorder, active cancer treatment, psychosis, sensory deficits) limiting the participant's ability to participate in the...
- Prior total knee replacement or planned total knee replacement during the study period
- Inability to ambulate independently or rise from a chair without assistance
- Reports severe depression defined by a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) score of 29 or more.
- Reports suicidal ideations defined by a score on BDI-II item of 2 or 3 ('I would like to kill myself' or 'I would kill myself if I had the chance').
- Concurrent participation in another treatment trial within 30 days before enrollment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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