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Proactive outreach gets seniors with arthritis into exercise programs

NCT ID NCT06782347

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 1,454 people

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

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 and older. * ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for hip, knee, or general osteoarthritis. * Positive response to a standardized question from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey that asks if patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis/arthritis and self-report confirmation of hip and/or knee pain due to their osteoarthritis/arthritis. * Continuous enrollment for at least one year in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan which provides free SilverSneakers access and both medical and prescription drug coverage. * Not currently or previously enrolled in SilverSneakers. * Speak English or Spanish. * Physical/mental capacity to provide informed consent, based on not having an ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for dementia and being able to answer three questions to verify comprehension of the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Another person in the same household is enrolling/enrolled in the study (to prevent treatment contamination, only one participant per household can participate). * Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment due to limited data accessibility for this group. * Receiving hospice care or under long-term institutional care (Part C) due to limited data accessibility for this group. * Receiving care from a provider credentialed through a delegated arrangement (i.e., delegated provider), due to limited data accessibility for this group. * Lack of a valid mailing address in the Humana medical claims databases.

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis Sedentary Behavior

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Osteoarthritis Physical inactivity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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