Health Aid for Knee Osteoarthritis (NCT07669532)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Health Aids for Knee Osteoarthritis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty with daily activities. Many patients interpret these symptoms as signs of ongoing joint damage, which can influence their expectations and decisions about treatment. This randomized controlled trial compares three approaches used during a routine orthopedic visit: a health aid, a decision aid, and usual care. The health aid is designed to improve patients' understanding of knee osteoarthritis by addressing common misconceptions and helping patients develop a more accurate and less distressing understanding of their condition. The decision aid provides structured information about treatment options. In the usual care group, patients receive standard clinical consultation without additional educational materials. The main goal of the study is to evaluate differences in patients' understanding of knee osteoarthritis immediately after the clinic visit. Secondary outcomes include patients' interest in additional care options such as imaging, physical therapy, injections, and surgery, as well as measures of trust in the clinician and care experience. The results of this study may help improve how information is communicated to patients with knee osteoarthritis and guide future approaches to patient education and shared decision-making.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Texas At Austin — Austin, Texas
Age range: 18 Years to 89 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Health Aid (OTHER)
- Decision Aid (OTHER)
📋 "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 Texas At Austin — Austin, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 792-9848
Email: David.ring@austin.utexas.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.