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Texts and walks: new study aims to ease arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT06932887

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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

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 346 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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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Conditions

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Chronic Pain osteoarthritis

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Association for Utah Community Health

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

  • University of Utah

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States

  • Vamos Health

    RECRUITING

    West Valley City, Utah, 84120, United States

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