NCT06569836 Evaluation Study for the "Jockey Club E-Generation: Impact Extension Project for Chronic Knee Pain Management"
| NCT ID | NCT06569836 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Knee Discomfort |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 858 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 858 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-19 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-31.
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Brief Summary
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Jockey Club E-Generation: Impact Extension Project for Chronic Knee Pain Management", with a view to developing sustainable strategies of self-management on chronic conditions integrating with tele-rehabilitation technology. Study design and participants: An evaluation study adopting a randomized controlled trial design, with waitlist attention control will be conducted in Elderly community centres of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council and Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC) in Hong Kong. The proposed sample size is 858 participants, which is a convenience sample from the service user of the "Jockey Club E-Generation: Impact Extension Project for Chronic Knee Pain Management". At least 15 participants will be invited for qualitative interview. Participants will be randomized to the intervention group or the waitlist attention control group in 1:1 ratio using block randomization with random block size of 4, 6 and 8, stratified by each centre and severity of condition. A researcher independent to the project will generate the randomization sequence by computer and keep the list. Participants in the intervention group (known as Group A to the participants) will start the 12-week intervention immediately, whereas the waitlist attention control (know as Group B to the participants) will start the intervention after 12 weeks. During the waiting period, waitlist control receives attention control. Measurements: The primary outcome of this study is quality of life. It will be measured by the Hong Kong Chinese version of World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF). The secondary outcomes are pain, physical functioning, emotional functioning, adherence rate, satisfaction score, rate of adverse events in relation to the intervention, and cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Expected results: The improvement in health-related quality of life of older adults is larger in the intervention group as compared to the control group; The relief in knee pain of older adults is larger in the intervention group as compared to the control group; The improvement in physical functioning of older adults is larger in the intervention group as compared to the control group; The improvement in emotional functioning of older adults is larger in the intervention group as compared to the control group.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: i. Aged ≥55 years; ii. Community-dwelling; iii. With self-reported knee pain problem currently or in the past 12 months; iv. Cognitively sound (screened by the Clock Drawing Test (CDT) ≤ 4 (Agrell \& Dehlin, 1998)); v. Able to understand and communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin. Exclusion Criteria: i. Diagnosed with stroke, myocardial infarction, injury or inflammation of the knee, autoimmune disease, unable to walk in the past three months; ii. Users/ of Hospital Authority medical consultation or physiotherapy or occupational therapy services related to osteoarthritis knee; iii. Screened to have three or above conditions including significant knee symptom score 5 or above, WOMAC Score ≥48, 5 times Sit to Stand test \>16.7 seconds, Time Up and Go Test \>14 seconds, Age \>80 and BMI \>25.
Contact & Investigator
Pui Hing Chau, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06569836 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, studying Knee Discomfort. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06569836 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06569836 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at phpchau@hku.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06569836 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06569836 clinical trial?
NCT06569836 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Pui Hing Chau, PhD at School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 858 participants.