Virtual exercise for veterans with knee or hip arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether veterans with knee or hip arthritis can safely and effectively exercise at home using video calls, to help improve pain and movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with arthritis in your knee or hip that causes pain.
- You are a veteran who has visited a VA primary care clinic in the past year.
- You are not currently active (exercising less than recommended).
- You can access a phone or internet for video calls.
- You have not had knee or hip surgery or a major knee/hip injury in the last 6 months.
- You are not hospitalized, have no serious heart or brain issues, and no severe mental health problems that would prevent group exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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