๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-20

Non-Surgical Management of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Military Health System (MHS) (NCT03747393)

Exploring the Value of the Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Non-Surgical Management of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Military Health System

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will compare two different treatment approaches for the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). All subjects will receive a standardized approach consistent with the core set of recommendation from the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Non-Surgical Management of Knee Osteoarthritis. Follow-up will occur over a 1 year period.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Brooke Army Medical Center โ€” San Antonio, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • DoD/VA CPG Core Set + PT (BEHAVIORAL)
  • DoD/VA CPG Core Set (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Brooke Army Medical Center โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • Madigan Army Medical Center โ€” Tacoma, Washington

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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