Choose to Move Program for Osteoarthritis
(CTM-RR Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready, designed to improve health outcomes for individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis awaiting joint replacement surgery. The program includes virtual consultations and group meetings to help participants set physical activity goals and perform exercises. It aims to determine if these activities can enhance mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. English-speaking older adults in British Columbia on waitlists for knee or hip replacement surgery may find this trial suitable. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance pre-surgery care for many others.
What prior data suggests that the Choose to Move Replacement Ready program is safe for individuals with osteoarthritis?
Research has shown that the Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) program emphasizes physical activity without medication or surgery, offering a safer alternative to treatments with drug-related side effects. CTM-RR includes exercises and group meetings to help individuals awaiting hip or knee surgery improve movement and reduce pain.
No specific safety issues have emerged for this program. Since it relies on planned exercise and support, most participants find it manageable. Additionally, the original Choose to Move program, on which CTM-RR is based, demonstrated benefits such as increased physical activity and reduced pain without major side effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) program because it offers a comprehensive, non-surgical approach for individuals with osteoarthritis who are waiting for joint replacement surgery. Unlike standard treatments that often focus solely on medication for pain relief or physical therapy, CTM-RR combines virtual consultations, structured group meetings, and home-based exercises to empower patients with active participation in their care. This unique program not only aims to improve physical fitness but also provides peer support and education, potentially enhancing overall quality of life and preparing patients better for surgery.
What evidence suggests that the Choose to Move Replacement Ready program is effective for osteoarthritis?
Research has shown that the Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) program, which participants in this trial will undergo, uses proven methods to manage osteoarthritis symptoms. Although specific data on CTM-RR's effectiveness is still being gathered, similar programs have shown promising results. For instance, in people with osteoarthritis, pain decreased by up to 71% and stiffness by up to 55% after one year. This program aims to assist those with hip or knee osteoarthritis by promoting physical activity and providing peer support, both of which are known to improve joint function and overall quality of life.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Joanie Sims Gould, MSW, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Laura Churchill, PT, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Heather A McKay, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults in British Columbia with hip or knee osteoarthritis who are on a waitlist for total knee or hip replacement surgery and have limited mobility or difficulty being physically active.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
CTM-RR Program
Participants engage in a 3-month virtual health-promoting program with activity coaches, including consultations, group meetings, and home exercises.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for maintenance of health benefits 3 months after completing the CTM-RR program.
Pre-operative Follow-up
Participants are monitored for health benefits maintenance up until their surgery date.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR)
Trial Overview
The study is testing 'Choose to Move Replacement Ready,' a 3-month program designed to help people waiting for joint replacement surgery become more active, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. Participants complete surveys and interviews about their experiences.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Choose to Move Replacement Ready CTM-RR is a 3-month program for individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis on surgical waitlists for total hip or total knee replacement that includes three required components: 1) a 30-min one-on-one virtual consultation (via Zoom) where activity coaches support participants to set goals and develop a physical activity (PA) action plan; 2) 8 virtual group meetings (via Zoom, 90-min each) facilitated by activity coaches, with participants (10/program) who provide peer support. Each meeting includes: i) two, 15-min movement breaks where participants perform structured hip and knee exercises delivered by the coach and ii) education and discussion on relevant topics (e.g. goal setting, PA, what to expect from surgery); 3) Home-based hip and knee exercises to complete independently, 2x/week. Optional components of CTM-RR include 4) a bi-weekly newsletter distributed by the Active Aging Society and 5) peer support check-ins outside of group meetings.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
Active Aging Society
Collaborator
Specialist Services Committee (Doctors of BC)
Collaborator
Citations
Feasibility of Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR)
Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) is an adapted version of the program tailored to support individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis on surgical ...
Feasibility of Choose to Move Replacement Ready
Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) is an adapted version of the program tailored to support individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis on ...
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trial.medpath.com
trial.medpath.com/clinical-trial/e4fbc9f7151a7499/nct07696650-virtual-health-promoting-intervention-hip-knee-replacementEvaluation of Choose to Move Replacement... | Clinical Trial
Secondary Outcomes · Reach(3 months) · Retention(Baseline, 3 and 6 months, 2 weeks pre-operative) · Dose delivered(3 months) · Adoption(3 months).
Choose to Move Replacement Ready for Osteoarthritis
While specific data on CTM-RR's effectiveness is still being collected, the program is based on proven methods for managing osteoarthritis symptoms.
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opentrials.com
opentrials.com/clinical-trials/feasibility-of-choose-to-move-replacement-ready-4dvtf174Feasibility of Choose to Move Replacement Ready - OpenTrials
Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) is an adapted version of the program tailored to support individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis on surgical ...
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opentrials.com
opentrials.com/clinical-trials/evaluation-of-choose-to-move-replacement-ready-ctm-rr-cmx6kkyhEvaluation of Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR)
Choose to Move (CTM) is a 3-month, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia ...
Feasibility of Choose to Move Replacement Ready
Choose to Move (CTM) is a 3-month, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada.
CTM-RR | Choose to Move Replacement Ready: ...
Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) is an adapted version of the program tailored to support individuals with hip and/ or knee osteoarthritis on surgical ...
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