Clinical trial for Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Official title Pharmacist-physiotherapist Collaborative Management for Early Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06681142
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if working together with a pharmacist and a physiotherapist improves how patients learn to manage their knee pain and stay active.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have early‑stage osteoarthritis of the knee.
- What's involved
- Participants will meet with a pharmacist for medication advice and a physiotherapist for exercise and self‑management training, and will receive education about their condition.
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 and older
You may be able to join if
- regularly experiencing pain, aching, or stiffness in and/or around the knee for at least 1 month
- complete the screening PhIT-OA questionnaire
You likely can't join if
- Prior total knee replacement or on the waitlist to have your knee replaced
- Knee surgery within the previous 4 months
- History of acute injury to knee within previous 6 months
- Unable to speak and read English
- Unwilling or unable to visit a physiotherapist at a community physiotherapy clinic (specifically the dates and times of the partnering physiotherapy...
- Previous physician-diagnosed inflammatory arthritis (including this list): Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lupus...
See the full eligibility criteria
- regularly experiencing pain, aching, or stiffness in and/or around the knee for at least 1 month
- complete the screening PhIT-OA questionnaire
- Prior total knee replacement or on the waitlist to have your knee replaced
- Knee surgery within the previous 4 months
- History of acute injury to knee within previous 6 months
- Unable to speak and read English
- Unwilling or unable to visit a physiotherapist at a community physiotherapy clinic (specifically the dates and times of the partnering physiotherapy clinic)
- Previous physician-diagnosed inflammatory arthritis (including this list): Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lupus, Gout
- Physician diagnosed fibromyalgia
- A sudden, severely painful, hot, swollen joint at any time in the past
- History of the following medications: csDMARD or bDMARD or tsDMARD, Immunosuppressive, Allopurinol or febuxostat, Colchicine
- Received a knee joint injection in the past 3 months or have one scheduled in the next 3 months
- Has completed the GLA:D Hip and Knee program at all in the past
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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?
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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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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