The usability and preliminary effectiveness of an app-based training and educational program (Join2Move) in people with hip and/ or knee osteoarthritis – a randomized controlled pilot study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: People with hip and/ or knee OA diagnosed by a physician or self-reported OA. Self-reported OA should meet the criteria of idiopathic OA of the hip (Altman et al., 1991) or OA of the knee (Altman et al., 1986).; M15; M16; M17; Polyarthrosis; Coxarthrosis [arthrosis of hip]; Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]

• Registration Number: DRKS00027164
• Lead Sponsor: Hochschule für Gesundheit Bochum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-26
• Study Completion: 2022-05-16
• Results First Posted: 2024-04-10
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 61

Inclusion Criteria

Age: people with hip OA aged > 50 years and people with knee OA aged > 38 years according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) (Altman et al., 1991; Altman et al., 1986).
- OA diagnosed by a physician or self-reported OA in the hip and/or the knee (to verify the self-reported diagnosis, clinical tests are performed to assess the presence of hip and/or knee OA according to the ACR) (Altman et al., 1991; Altman et al., 1986).
- People who did not receive physical therapy and/or treatments other than from a general practitioner (GP) for OA in the last six month

Exclusion Criteria

- People without an internet access at home
- People without having a smartphone or tablet
- People who are unable to understand the German language
- People who have contraindications (loss of consciousness and cardiovascular disease) for physical activity without medical supervision. In case of uncertainty regarding the suitability for physical activities, a medical clarification is requested.
- People who are on a waiting list for the implantation of a total endoprosthesis (TEP), who already have a fixed appointment for this or whose affected joint has already been replaced by a TEP.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified