Status:

RECRUITING

The PROACTIVE Study for Black Elders

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Conditions:

Musculoskeletal Pain

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-92 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), while a leading cause of physical disablement, is a neglected national health disparity issue in Black communities. The purpose of this study is to test a novel cul...

Detailed Description

Chronic musculoskeletal conditions and their primary source of pain, movement-evoked pain (MEP), causes significant pain interference, long-term mobility impairment, healthcare costs, and psychosocial...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Self-identify as being part of the Black American diaspora (Black/African American, Afro-Caribbean)
  • Age 50-92 years
  • Self-report chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) as defined as persistent or recurrent pain lasting 6 months or longer that arises as part of a disease or injurious process directly affecting bone(s), joint(s), muscle(s), or related soft tissue(s)
  • Self-report a chronic musculoskeletal condition (e.g., osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain) in at least one lower extremity joint (hip, knee, low back, or ankle pain)
  • Report chronic musculoskeletal symptoms: aching, stiffness, or swelling in a major lower extremity joint or low back on most days (4-5/7) of the week
  • Have (or be eligible for) a healthcare insurance plan in the state of Florida (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, etc.)
  • Able to read, write, and understand English at sixth-grade level

Exclusion

  • Unwilling to be randomized to either study arm
  • Self-reported diagnosis of sickle cell disease or related thalassemias
  • History of major neurological event (e.g., stroke) or current neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
  • Major cardiovascular problem in the past 6 months that would cause shortness of breath and/or chest pain (e.g. myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, or valve replacement, pulmonary embolism or deep venous thrombosis) or uncontrolled Hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) \> 170 mmHg, Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) \> 90 mmHg) OR Hypotension (SBP \<90 mmHg, DBP \<60 mmHg)
  • Currently undergoing curative or palliative chemotherapy or radiation for active cancer
  • Severe physical impairment (e.g., a major activity of daily living disability requiring use of wheelchair as primary method of mobility, or unable to dress, bath, use the toilet, or transfer independently)
  • Serious mental health disorder requiring hospitalization within past 12 months
  • Severe sensory deficit (severe hearing loss or blindness)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 7 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06512727

Start Date

May 7 2025

End Date

October 1 2027

Last Update

May 9 2025

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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610