Physical and Mental Health Intervention for Black Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Feasibility Study
Boston University Charles River Campus
Summary
The aim of this research study is to test the feasibility of a physical and mental health intervention (Positive Minds, Strong Joints or PMSJ) for Black adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Description
In this feasibility study, at least 20 and up to 40 Black Adults will be enrolled to receive PMSJ intervention. Participants who will take part in this research study will be in it for about 26 weeks. Participants will receive a one-hour individual session of psychoeducation, mindfulness, and cognitive behavior therapy skills for 10 weeks via a HIPAA-protected zoom video-call or over the telephone. In addition, they will receive a community-based group exercise and pain education program once a week for 10 weeks. Participants will also continue to receive their usual care. Participants will be…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 50+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Age≥50 * BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2 * Self-identify as Black (including African American) * Knee pain ≥4/10 on a 11 numeric scale over the past week * Scored 5 or more on either the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and/or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7) * Can speak and understand English at a sufficient level to understand the study procedures and informed consent * Available for study duration * Able to attend remote sessions EXCLUSION CRITERIA * Knee, hip or ankle replacement * Intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid knee injection within 3 mo…
Interventions
- BehavioralPositive Minds, Strong Joints
In this10-week physical and mental health intervention, participants will receive recommended exercise intervention and evidence-based mental health intervention for pain, depression and anxiety.
Location
- Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts