Can Computer-based Telephone Counseling Improve Long-term Adherence to Strength Training in Elders With Knee OA?



Status:Completed
Conditions:Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA)
Therapuetic Areas:Rheumatology
Healthy:No
Age Range:55 - Any
Updated:1/19/2019
Start Date:July 2011
End Date:January 15, 2016

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Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Can Computer-based Telephone Counseling Improve Long-term Adherence to Strength Training in Elders With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)?

The purpose of this research is to determine whether computer-based telephone counseling will
improve adherence to strength training in a population of elders with knee osteoarthritis.


Inclusion Criteria:

- osteoarthritis of the knee (ICD-9 Code of 715.16, 715.09 or 715.9)

- lives within interstate 95

- age 55 or older

- English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

- Stroke or heart attack in last 3 months

- Treatment for cancer

- Severe systemic disease

- Medical condition that limits physical activity

- Inflammatory arthritis

- Plans for knee replacement

- Dementia or inability to follow exercise instructions and TLC system
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