The PROACTIVE Study for Black Elders (NCT06512727)
Testing the Pain Relief of musculOskeletal Conditions and Arthritis Using Carefully Tailored InterVEntions (PROACTIVE) Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), while a leading cause of physical disablement, is a neglected national health disparity issue in Black communities. The purpose of this study is to test a novel culturally congruent pain self-management intervention. A total of 120 persons aged 50-92, self-identifying as Black or African American having CMP will be invited to participate in this study. The primary outcome measured throughout this 3-year study is movement-evoked pain (MEP).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 50 Years to 92 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- PROACTIVE Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (352) 273-6351
Email: bookers@ufl.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.