Award
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1I01RX004770-01A2
A remotely - applied behaviorally- designed intervention incorporating gamification, social incentives, and health coaching to improve durability of physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis (ReAKTIV)
Recipient
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Awarded
January 23, 2025
Identifier
1I01RX004770-01A2
This award funds a randomized clinical trial to improve long-term adherence to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis using remote behavioral interventions and health coaching, supported by the VA.
Description
A multi-site randomized clinical trial involving 240 patients across 5 VA sites to evaluate remote health coaching and a remote behavioral intervention to improve long-term adherence to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. The study uses mobile applications and wearable activity trackers, with 18 months of intervention follow-up and 6 months of monitoring. Supported by the Veterans Affairs (VA).