New online tool aims to guide millions through tough arthritis choices

NCT ID NCT03102580

Summary

This study tested a web-based planning tool designed to help people with knee or hip osteoarthritis make better-informed decisions about their care. Over 5,700 patients worked with their doctors to use this tool, which provided personalized information about treatment options like surgery or non-surgical care. Researchers wanted to see if using this plan improved the decision-making process and the quality of care patients received.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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