NCT06932887 · University of Utah
The Beat Pain Better Trial
What this study is about
The Beat Pain Better study examines strategies to increase the reach of evidence-based interventions for persons with osteoarthritis (OA) in communities that experience disparities.
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The Beat Pain Better study examines strategies to increase the reach of evidence-based interventions for persons with osteoarthritis (OA) in communities that experience disparities. The study is a hybrid type 3 effectiveness-imple-mentation trial using sequential, multiple assignment, ran¬domi¬zation to evaluate 1) two text mes¬saging strat¬egies to reach persons with OA and enroll them in physical activity counseling provided by physical therapists; and 2) two strat¬egies to engage enrolled persons in the Walk with Ease (WWE) intervention for sustained self-management.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Text Messaging
Weekly SMS messages sent to potential participants to inform them of the opportunity to participate in PA counseling for their arthritis. instructions also provided on how to request a referral.
BEHAVIORAL
Motivational Messaging
The use of short motivational messages along with text messages inviting persons to participate in PA counseling. The messages are intended to enhance the motivation to participate in PA counseling.
BEHAVIORAL
Physical Activity Counseling and Self-Directed Walk with Ease
All persons consenting to PA counseling receive 6 weekly sessions provided in-person or remote with 2-way video or audio commu¬nication. All participants receive education to address negative psy-chological appraisals of OA, reassur¬ance that PA is safe and beneficial, and a PA program primarily focused on walk¬ing, although additional activities may be included. Additional components include exercises tai¬lored to the partici¬pant's needs and coping strategies such as mindful breathing to help manage stress.
BEHAVIORAL
Enhanced Walk with Ease
Along with the portal registration participants in the Enhanced WWE group are also offered the opportunity to participate in virtual group WWE classes offered on a rolling basis in either English or Spanish.
Primary outcome measures
Reach-Enroll for PA Counseling
Time frame: From time of initiating text messaging to enrollment
Number of persons enrolling in PA counseling divided by the total number of persons eligible for enrollment
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
- Age 45 or older;
- Visit in participating medical clinic within the past 6 months
- OA diagnosis code related to lower extremity and/or spine on the problem list or associ¬ated with an encounter in the past 6 months
- Has functioning cell phone able to receive calls and texts
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to participate in a regular walking program defined as the ability to walk for at least five minutes with or without the use of an assistive device.
- Medical contraindication to participation in physical activity
- Unable to communicate in either Spanish or English
Where
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- West Valley City, Utah
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jan 29, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations