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Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge knee osteoarthritis treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Tufts Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Knee Osteoarthritis Study in Boston

The goal of this pragmatic randomized trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of remote Tai Chi to treat knee pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: * Compared to routine care, will patients with Knee OA receiving remote Tai Chi exhibit greater improvement in knee-related pain (WOMAC pain score, primary outcome), pain interference (PROMIS-Pain Interference, secondary outcome), and health-related quality of life at 3 months? * Does remote tai chi decreases healthcare utilization and analgesic use over the one-year study period? Researchers will compare remote Tai Chi added to routine care to routine care alone to see if remote tai chi works to treat knee osteoarthritis pain. Participants will participate in remotely delivered web-based tai chi sessions, twice a week for 12 weeks, or will continue to receive routine care. Participants will be followed for 12 months after randomization.

Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 50 years or older
Treating clinician diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
Have a score of 40 (visual analog version) or greater on at least 1 of the 5 questions in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain subscale (range of 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater pain) at baseline.
Able to provide informed consent
If randomized to the Routine Care group, willing to abstain from Tai Chi programs until completion of the study
If randomized to the Tai Chi group, willing to comply with the Tai Chi program (twice-a-week remote sessions for 12 weeks)
Has access to a home computer or device that will allow telehealth (bidirectional audio and video) delivery of the intervention
Is an active patient at one of the 4 participating healthcare system

Exclusion Criteria

Currently practicing Tai Chi
Serious medical conditions (e.g., dementia, significant neurological deficits or neurodegenerative disorder, active cancer treatment, psychosis, sensory deficits) limiting the participant's ability to participate in the Tai Chi safely, as determined by the principal investigators
Unable to walk without a cane or other assistive device
Any previous or scheduled knee replacement
Reports severe depression defined by a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) score of 29 or more.
Reports suicidal ideations defined by a score on BDI-II item of 2 or 3 ('I would like to kill myself' or 'I would kill myself if I had the chance').
Not English speaking
Enrollment in any other clinical trial within the last 30 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06384898) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for knee osteoarthritis treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06384898) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced knee osteoarthritis specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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