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NCT03037619 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Fitbit and Social Support in Knee Replacement Patients & Buddies
A NA study, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 23
- Enrollment target
NCT03037619 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants.
The verdict
NCT03037619, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 23 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients undergoing knee replacement typically report improved health-related quality of life, increased physical function, and reduced pain. Despite these improvements, physical activity levels remain unchanged, or only minimally increase from pre-operative levels, yet do not reach the same level of activity observed among healthy populations. Knee replacement patients often expect their activity levels and function to improve following surgery, but the majority of patients' activity levels 5 years post-operatively did not meet their pre-operative expectations. Even though improvements are observed in pain and function, reasons for the maintenance of low levels of activity are unknown. Technology has the potential to increase physical activity levels in these patients, particularly as 81% of knee replacement patients in our recent study had a smartphone, and 40% were willing to wear a wrist-worn physical activity monitor. As the average age of knee replacement continues to decrease, we anticipate that the percent of patients with a smartphone and willingness to wear an activity monitor will increase. In addition to technology, social support is associated with greater outcomes following knee replacement. Thus, wearing a wrist-worn physical activity monitor and providing additional opportunities for social support via the technology may increase physical activity levels in these patients. The current pilot study aims to gain preliminary data on the influence of wearables and social support on physical activity in knee replacement patients following surgery. Specifically, we aim to recruit 20 patients who will be randomized to one of two conditions: Fitbit vs. Fitbit+Support. Participants in the Fitbit group will receive a Fitbit and be encouraged to wear it for 4 months. Participants in the Fitbit+Support group will be asked to identify a "buddy." Both the participant and "buddy" will be given a Fitbit and they will be asked to friend each other via Fitbit and wear
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Fitbit
- BEHAVIORAL Fitbit+Support
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 23 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-03-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-11-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03037619 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of South Carolina, which has 157 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Fitbit is the first listed.
NCT03037619 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03037619 about?
NCT03037619 is a clinical study titled "Fitbit and Social Support in Knee Replacement Patients & Buddies". Patients undergoing knee replacement typically report improved health-related quality of life, increased physical function, and reduced pain. Despite these improvements, physical activity levels remain unchanged, or only minimally increase from pre-operative levels, yet do not reach the same level o...
What is the current status of trial NCT03037619?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 23 participants. The study started on 2017-03-06. Estimated completion is 2018-11-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03037619?
The interventions under investigation include: Fitbit (BEHAVIORAL), Fitbit+Support (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03037619?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Carolina, which has 157 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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