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Proactive outreach gets seniors with arthritis into exercise programs

NCT ID NCT06782347

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether proactive outreach—sending materials and making two phone calls—can encourage older adults with osteoarthritis to use their free SilverSneakers exercise benefit. About 1,454 seniors across the U.S. will be followed for two years to see if they become more active, feel better, and use less healthcare. The goal is to improve physical function and quality of life through simple, low-cost support.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Proactive care (mailed materials and phone calls) to encourage exercise program participation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple outreach helps seniors with osteoarthritis become more active, potentially easing pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest. Participation and long-term adherence could be low, limiting the impact.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Penn State College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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