NCT03711773 · University of Missouri-Columbia
Outcomes of Low-Impact Exercise Program for People With Ankle, Knee, and/or Hip Pain
What this study is about
The primary objective of this study is to study how low-impact group exercise classes affect pain scores in patients with knee, hip, and ankle pain when paired with concurrent the usual treatment dietitian and behavioral health consults.
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The primary objective of this study is to study how low-impact group exercise classes affect pain scores in patients with knee, hip, and ankle pain when paired with concurrent standard of care dietitian and behavioral health consults.
Interventions
OTHER
Group Physical Therapy Classes
Three times weekly, these subjects will have one hour group physical therapy sessions with either a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or personal trainer. These sessions will be aimed to improve strength and function in a low-impact setting designed specifically for those with joint pain.
Primary outcome measures
VAS Pain scores
Time frame: 6 Months
Subjects will receive VAS pain surveys each group therapy class. These VAS pain scores (visual analog survey) are taken rated between 0, which is no pain, and 10, which is the most pain.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- 18 and over
- Ability to attend classes 3x weekly for 6 months with at least a 66% attendance rate
- Ability to concurrently attend standard of care dietitian and behavioral health classes for 6 months
- Joint pain (knee, ankle, hip)
Where
- Columbia, Missouri
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Feb 2, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations