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NCT05453123UnknownNot Applicable

The Effect of Motivational Messages by "WhatsApp" on Adherence to Home Exercise Program Among Middle-aged and Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis in Saudi Arabia

King Saud University1 site in 1 country42 target enrollmentStarted: July 2022Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Enrollment
42
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Adherence percentage outcome was measured with the self-report
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of the text message platform (WhatsApp) on the adherence to home exercise programs, pain and physical function among middle age and older adults with knee OA in two public hospitals in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
45 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Saudi adults aged 45 to
  • •Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral, mild to moderate knee OA

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Diagnosis of severe knee OA Diagnosis of neurological conditions Diagnosis of cardiopulmonary conditions Diagnosis of mental disorders on wait for surgical intervention.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Adherence percentage outcome was measured with the self-report

Time Frame: baseline and see the change after 6 weeks

The participants received an online exercise log via WhatsApp message and were asked to record the date and number of the exercise session

Secondary Outcomes

  • VAS(baseline and see the change after 6 weeks)
  • WOMAC(baseline and see the change after 6 weeks)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Lujain Abdullah

physiotherapist, Principal Investigator

King Saud University

Study Sites (1)

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