Study Purpose/Description
Researchers from The University of Sydney are studying whether a self-guided 12-week physical activity program can help adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis increase their physical activity. The study is also looking at whether this program can be successfully used in Australia and whether it may help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms and improve quality of life.
What’s Involved?
If you choose to participate:
- You will sign an electronic consent form and complete an eligibility check.
- If eligible, you will be randomly placed (50/50 chance) into one of two groups:
- Group A: Receive a Fitbit and a 12-week self-guided walking program (hard copy and digital). You’ll also be invited to join a Facebook group to share experiences.
- Group B: Receive a Fitbit only. This helps researchers understand whether the walking program makes a difference. You will receive the walking program after completing the 12-month study.
- All participants will wear a study supplied Fitbit for at least 12 hours a day for the full 12-month study period.
- You will complete online questionnaires at:
- the start of the study
- 6 weeks
- 12 weeks
- 6 months
- 12 months
There are no in-person visits. Upon completion of the study, you can keep the study Fitbit.
Want to learn more?
- Learn more about the study at official study page
- Complete a screening survey link here
- Email the researchers at CASCADE-OA.study@sydney.edu.au
Research Ethics Approval
HREC Committee Name: NSLHD
Approval Number: 2024/ETH01898
