The Beat Pain Better Trial (NCT06932887)
Mountain West Arthritis Secondary Prevention Program - The Beat Pain Better Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The Beat Pain Better study examines strategies to increase the reach of evidence-based interventions for persons with osteoarthritis (OA) in communities that experience disparities. The study is a hybrid type 3 effectiveness-imple-mentation trial using sequential, multiple assignment, ran¬domi¬zation to evaluate 1) two text mes¬saging strat¬egies to reach persons with OA and enroll them in physical activity counseling provided by physical therapists; and 2) two strat¬egies to engage enrolled persons in the Walk with Ease (WWE) intervention for sustained self-management.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
Age range: 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Text Messaging (BEHAVIORAL)
- Motivational Messaging (BEHAVIORAL)
- Physical Activity Counseling and Self-Directed Walk with Ease (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Walk with Ease (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 (3 Sites)
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
- Association for Utah Community Health — Salt Lake City, Utah
- Vamos Health — West Valley City, Utah
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (801) 587-2237
Email: julie.fritz@utah.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.