Knee patients try personalized goal program to boost treatment success
NCT ID NCT05652270
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a goal-setting program for adults with knee problems like arthritis or injuries. Participants work with their surgeon to create specific, measurable goals and track progress. The aim is to see if this approach helps patients achieve their treatment goals and improves communication with their doctor.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- goal-setting program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help knee patients set and reach personal treatment goals, leading to better satisfaction and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage behavioral study, so results may not apply to all patients. The intervention may not improve outcomes more than usual care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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