Texts and walks: new study aims to ease arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT06932887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether text message reminders and physical activity coaching can help more people with osteoarthritis start and stick with a walking program. Researchers will enroll 346 adults aged 45 and older who have knee, hip, or spine arthritis. The goal is to reduce pain and improve daily function through better self-management.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 346 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 45 or older; 2. Visit in participating medical clinic within the past 6 months 3. OA diagnosis code related to lower extremity and/or spine on the problem list or associ¬ated with an encounter in the past 6 months 4. Has functioning cell phone able to receive calls and texts Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to participate in a regular walking program defined as the ability to walk for at least five minutes with or without the use of an assistive device. 2. Medical contraindication to participation in physical activity 3. Unable to communicate in either Spanish or English
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Association for Utah Community Health
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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University of Utah
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States
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Vamos Health
RECRUITINGWest Valley City, Utah, 84120, United States
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