Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT06782347?

Participants must meet the protocol's inclusion criteria for Osteoarthritis. The stated age range is 65 Years. Confirm all requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT06782347 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-02-07

Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors With Osteoarthritis (NCT06782347)

Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors With Osteoarthritis: Proactive Versus Usual Care

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this pragmatic randomized controlled trial is to test the effects of a brief proactive care intervention involving mailed material and two phone calls on: (1) increasing participation in SilverSneakers exercise programs among older adults with osteoarthritis; (2) improving physical, social and psychological outcomes identified as important to older adults with osteoarthritis; and (3) reducing costly osteoarthritis-related health service use. Approximately 1,454 older adults with osteoarthritis who have SilverSneakers access through their Medicare Advantage plan, but no prior SilverSneakers use, will be recruited to participate across the United States. Key outcome measures will be assessed over a two-year follow-up period.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (7 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).

Location: Penn State College of Medicine — Hershey, Pennsylvania

Age range: 65 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

Proactive Care (BEHAVIORAL)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Aged 65 and older.
ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for hip, knee, or general osteoarthritis.
Positive response to a standardized question from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey that asks if patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritis/arthritis and self-report confirmation of hip and/or knee pain due to their osteoarthritis/arthritis.
Continuous enrollment for at least one year in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan which provides free SilverSneakers access and both medical and prescription drug coverage.
Not currently or previously enrolled in SilverSneakers.
Speak English or Spanish.
Physical/mental capacity to provide informed consent, based on not having an ICD-9 or ICD-10 code for dementia and being able to answer three questions to verify comprehension of the informed consent form.

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Another person in the same household is enrolling/enrolled in the study (to prevent treatment contamination, only one participant per household can participate).
Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment due to limited data accessibility for this group.
Receiving hospice care or under long-term institutional care (Part C) due to limited data accessibility for this group.
Receiving care from a provider credentialed through a delegated arrangement (i.e., delegated provider), due to limited data accessibility for this group.
Lack of a valid mailing address in the Humana medical claims databases.

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Penn State College of Medicine — Hershey, Pennsylvania

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (717) 531-8161

Email: lrovniak@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.

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