Testing of a New Joint Protection Program
Key facts
- Where
- London, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC)London, CanadaContact: Katrina Munro, MPTNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
- Trial code
- NCT06963164
- Record updated
- 8 May 2025
- Original description
The goal of this study is to to examine the feasibility of a full-scale trial on Helping Hand, a new Joint Protection Program for Hand Osteoarthritis and to examine the acceptability of the new Joint Protection Program.Read full original descriptionShow less
Feasibility of a Remotely-Delivered, Technology-Enabled, Joint Protection Program
The goal of this study is to to examine the feasibility of a full-scale trial on Helping Hand, a new Joint Protection Program for Hand Osteoarthritis and to examine the acceptability of the new Joint Protection Program.
This study will not assess the effectiveness of the program, as it is not designed or powered to do so. Instead, the information gathered will be used to refine the trial design and ensure the future full-scale trial that will assess the effectiveness of the program is robust and successful. The acceptability of the new Joint Protection Program will be assessed through a survey that will be administered to the intervention group at the end of the trial, which will be based on a standardized acceptability framework
Participants will:
Gain access to an online Joint Protection Program or continue to receive usual care for 12 weeks Visit the clinic or complete online assessments once every 4 weeks Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they used other interventions to manage their symptoms (i.e. painkillers)
Inclusion: Diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis Pain symptoms for at least 3 months Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer Ability to communicate in English.
Exclusion: Presence of neurological disorders, dementia, or other cognitive conditions that could interfere with trial procedures Scheduled hand surgery within the next 3 months.