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NCT Number: NCT02777684

Motivators and Barriers to Physical Activity in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: a Qualitative Study

This study sought to better identify the motivators and barriers to osteoarthritic patients practising regular physical activity. This is a crucial step towards enabling each health professional to adapt their therapy recommendations, while taking into account the patient's overall lifestyle.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Behavior Joint Diseases Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

50 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHU Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

About this study

The qualitative research design is well-suited to this type of issue. This choice was justified by need to investigate and understand the actions from the participants' point of view. This exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups, enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Qualitative study

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Motivators and barriers to physical activity in knee osteoarthritis patients activity

    Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days

    Exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual (qualitative method)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Definition of physical activity with qualitative method

    Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days

  2. Differences between physical activity and sport with qualitative method

    Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days

  3. Functional status as assessed by WOMAC

    Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days

  4. Level of physical activity with IPAQ short form

    Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Other

Collaborators

  • Innovatherm

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
May 19, 2016
Registry last updated
May 19, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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