New Self-Assessment quiz could help you decide when to see a joint specialist

NCT ID NCT06343857

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a self-assessment questionnaire for the shoulder, knee, or ankle can help people decide if they need an orthopedic specialist visit. 150 adults who already requested an orthopedic exam filled out the questionnaire. Researchers will analyze the answers to see which questions best predict the need for a specialist.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: self-assessment questionnaire
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple questionnaire that helps people know when to see an orthopedic specialist for joint issues.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The questionnaire is only a tool, not a diagnosis, and may not replace a doctor's exam.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II

Bologna, BO, Italy
Unità Operativa di Chirurgia della Spalla I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

Milan, Italy, Italy

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