Health Coaching for Patients Waiting for Total Hip or Knee Replacements
If you're waiting for a new hip or knee, this study wants to see if health coaching and an online program called Active Wait can make a difference. Researchers will measure how well people can move and do daily tasks. This is a small, early-stage study to work out the best ways to collect information. The goal is to see if this approach could be helpful and to gather enough information to plan a bigger study in the future. It's about finding better ways to support people before their surgery.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is for people in the UK who are on the waiting list for a total hip or knee replacement due to arthritis. The main idea is to explore if a combination of 'health coaching' (where you work with a coach to set health goals) and a special online tool called 'Active Wait' can help you prepare for your surgery.
Researchers want to understand if these resources can improve your physical fitness and overall well-being while you wait. By measuring things like how easily you can walk or move, they hope to get a clear picture of any improvements. This is important because being in better shape before surgery can often lead to a quicker and smoother recovery afterwards.
This is a 'pilot study,' which means it's a small, initial study. Its main purpose isn't to prove that health coaching definitely works for everyone yet, but rather to test if their methods for collecting information are effective and practical. The findings from this study will help them plan a much larger, more detailed study in the future, if this approach seems promising.
Key takeaways
- This study tries out health coaching and an online tool for hip/knee replacement patients.
- It aims to see if simple physical measurements can show improvement.
- It helps plan for a bigger study in the future.
- You need internet access and must travel for assessments.
- It's for people waiting for their first hip or knee replacement due to arthritis.
- You can leave the study at any time.
Who may be eligible?
To be considered for this study, you need to be on the waiting list for hip or knee replacement surgery because of arthritis. You'll also need regular access to the internet and be comfortable using websites and online programs.
You'll need to be able to travel to the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre for some check-ups at the start and end of the study. It's also important that you understand what the study involves and are happy to give your permission to take part.
However, you can't join if you have other long-lasting pains in your legs or back that need treatment, or if you have certain nerve problems affecting your legs. Similarly, if you have other serious health conditions like unstable heart problems or uncontrolled diabetes, or certain types of widespread arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis), you wouldn't be able to participate. If you've already had a hip or knee replacement, this study isn't for you either.
- Am I waiting for my first hip or knee replacement surgery for arthritis?
- Do I have regular internet access and feel comfortable using websites?
- Can I travel to the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre for appointments?
- Have I had other lower limb or back problems treated by a health professional recently?
- Do I have any serious heart conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, or widespread inflammatory arthritis?
- Have I had a hip or knee replacement before?
This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.
What does participation involve?
If you choose to take part, you'll receive health coaching and access to the 'Active Wait' online program. You'll have two in-person visits to the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre: one at the very beginning to measure your current physical abilities and another at the end of the study to see if anything has changed. The researchers will be collecting information about your physical performance during these visits. The study duration is not specified but will likely run until your surgery or for a set period. No new medications will be given as part of this study.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Advanced Wellbeing Research CentreSheffield, United Kingdom
Common questions
What is health coaching?
Health coaching is when you work with a trained coach to set personal health goals and get support to reach them, often around improving your fitness or lifestyle.
What is 'Active Wait'?
'Active Wait' is an online resource or program designed to help you stay active and prepare for your surgery while you are on the waiting list.
Who is running this study?
This study is being conducted by researchers to learn more about how to support people waiting for hip or knee surgery.
Will this study affect my surgery date?
No, taking part in this study will not affect your place on the waiting list or the date of your hip or knee surgery.
Do I have to pay to join?
No, it is free to take part in clinical studies, and sometimes travel costs to assessment centres are covered.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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